High School Social Studies Teacher - Part-Time

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Social Studies
Date Posted:
4/26/2023
Location:
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
Date Available:
08/08/2023Woodlands Academy is seeking a part-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Social Studies Teacher is a committed educator who will challenge students to perform at their best, while engaging them to approach history and current events in a thoughtful and imaginative way. Dedication to the independent school setting is a must. Woodlands Academy believes that a multicultural perspective is an essential element of education and values diversity in its student body, faculty, and staff.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. Sacred Heart education at Woodlands Academy is distinctive and emphasizes best practices for the education of girls and innovative practices for academic excellence. Established in 1858, the school forms global citizens and transforms young women through a dynamic of relationships that responds to the dignity of each member of the school community.
The teacher will report to the Principal and join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced faculty.
Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining Woodlands' excellent Social Studies program by instructing two full credit courses at the college preparatory, honors, and AP levels
• Advising approximately 8 -10 girls (academic counseling, community building, parent communication, conferencing)
• Engaging in the life of the High School (presence at assemblies, meetings, events, etc.)
• Chaperoning/supervisory duties approximately three times a year
• Participating in school-wide, departmental, and mentor team meetings
• Writing college letters of recommendation for students when appropriate
• Coaching (not required but a plus)
• Understanding and upholding the values of a Sacred Heart education
• Developing and implementing lesson plans and assessment tools

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the subject or related subject matter; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching High School, preferably in a single-gender setting
• Expertise in the areas of history and teaching of analytical and critical thinking, reading, and writing
• Experience in teaching AP level Social Studies classes
• Familiarity with Cornell notes & Harkness discussions
• Sound knowledge of current pedagogical theory and practice, and eagerness to continue learning
• The ability to develop and implement an effective and engaging curriculum; a highly competent teacher
• A knowledge of adolescent development and effective classroom practices for the single-gender High School classroom
• The ability to build positive relationships with High School students; a powerful student mentor
• The ability to draw people in for collaboration, curriculum development, and problem solving; a trusted and sought-after colleague
• High-level of familiarity and competence across cultures and multiple perspectives
• Genuine understanding or willingness to learn/understand the culture, community, and the demands students feel on a daily basis
• Differentiate classroom instruction for students with varied learning styles or specific learning challenges
• Familiarity and competence in technology skills; should be proficient with current educational technology and willing to develop more technological skills as needed
• Superb communication skills and excellent verbal/written skills to collaborate with the Student Support Team, parents, students, and faculty
• Possess strong people skills in order to be empathetic to the needs of students and parents
• A willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Woodlands Academy community
• Completion of Virtus: Protecting God's Children training
• Successful completion of criminal and sexual offender registry background checks

Why you should join our community:

• Make an impact on the lives of young women as a member of an enthusiastic and encouraging community of educators
• Thrive in a creative domain while pursuing professional passions in an environment committed to lifelong learning
• Engage in meaningful work in a secure workforce with colleagues who lift each other up
• Experience work-life balance in a compassionate workplace strengthened by generous time-off
• Woodlands Academy offers generous health/dental/vision plans, group life and long-term disability, voluntary life, and voluntary short-term disability plans, 403(b) with 5% contribution of annual salary, and flexible spending accounts (benefits for full-time employees working 30+ hours per week only), tuition remission
• Special holiday breaks, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Spring Break
• Opportunities to volunteer

How to apply:
Please complete the application materials on our Employment page here. All applicants must apply with a cover letter, resume, and Personal Reflection on the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria. We also strongly suggest applicants to submit three written references.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an all-girls, Catholic, college preparatory day and boarding school in Lake Forest, IL. Visit the school's website at www.woodlandsacademy.org and the website of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools at www.sacredheartusc.education to learn more.
Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Woodlands does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion*, marital status, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, veteran status, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or other characteristics or statues in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
*The School reserves the right to use religion as a hiring criterion for selected positions and nature of a school as a faith-based institution as permitted by law.