Position/Title:   Middle School History Teacher

Reports To Middle School Division Head

Job Overview:   The Gregory School has a 5th grade through 8th-grade curriculum that spirals through strands of American, World, Ancient History and Geography each year. In addition, 8th grade is taught Civics, incorporating American Government, foundations and types of Governments around the world.

The successful candidate will teach material from all the Strands of the Social Studies spectrum: world history, American history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture and society. The focus is on active learning, through discussion, hands on, experiential learning, group work, and learning the skills needed to think like a Historian. The curriculum and assessment models used at the Gregory School are based on current best practices in terms of the social sciences and child development.

The successful candidate is eager to join a community where professionalism and collaboration are valued. Teachers joining The Gregory School faculty are open to growth and participation in rich curricular conversations. Being part of The Gregory School community includes creating Friday exploration courses and interim week activities that extend learning beyond the classroom curriculum of the role.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• In collaboration with the Middle School team, prepare lessons in accordance with TGS Middle School History Curriculum.
• Make use of many, varied formative assessment tools, including retrieval practice, to judge student progress towards a secure knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply.
• Make effective use of Google Classroom and PowerSchool for communication with studentsand parents in relation to assignments and grades.
• Work as an effective team member as part of the Middle School Social Science Team.
• Communicate with parents appropriately as needed.
• Utilize effective classroom management skills.
• Advise a group of 10-13 students.

Qualifications:

 Candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a social sciences-related field
• Prior experience teaching history, government geography or social studies in middle or upper grades
• Teacher certification preferred
• Ability to work well with people, especially adolescents
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of current events
• Ability to embrace history from a multicultural, non-bias, open minded perspective

About The Gregory School

The Gregory School is an independent, coeducational school in Tucson, Arizona serving students in grades 5 - 12. Founded in 1980 as St. Gregory High School, we changed our name to The Gregory School in 2014; we are proud that the essence and spirit of our school remain the same. Every day, the mission of the faculty and staff at The Gregory School is to challenge and support students to achieve excellence in character, scholarship, leadership, and innovation, preparing them to make a positive impact in the world through pursuing their passions, solving problems, and appreciating and creating beauty. The Gregory School experience is both global and closely personalized. We value a sense of community and benefit from the diversity of that community. At The Gregory School, we want students, parents, and faculty to know one another, support each other, and work together to create a nurturing community. The diversity of our students, who come from a variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, religious and educational backgrounds, enriches the educational opportunities for all of our students and is critical to the health of the school. Our community is the foundation for a high quality academic and social experience for all of our students.

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