AddressThe Woodward Academy Middle School strives to help students fulfill their potential in every facet of their lives. Woodward provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons through academics, arts, athletics, and community service.
Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields, and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the Middle School teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students.
This position involves teaching Middle SchoolSocial Studies to students in grades 7 and 8, including Medieval History, United States History, and Government/Economics, as required.
Specific duties include:
Instructing students in subject content along with reading and grading student written work
Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students needs including the implementation of differentiated teaching strategies
Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to implement pre-designed course syllabi and final exams
Required Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to Google Apps Suite, Microsoft Office, Interactive Whiteboard, in a 1:1 iPad environment.
A solid understanding of learning challenges as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such
Strong organizational and classroom management skills
Ability to instruct students in writing research papers utilizing the Chicago style, or a demonstrated willingness to learn and implement it
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Undergraduate degree in History or Education with an emphasis in history education from an accredited institution of higher learning
3+ years of successful teaching Middle School preferred
Independent school experience preferred, but not required
The Social Studies Teacher, Middle School position is a 10-month position. EOE
