Upper School English & Social Studies Teacher

Redmond, Washington
Founded in 1967, The Overlake School is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college prep day school. Each Overlake community member is committed to the school's mission to champion students and their vast potential through engaging educational experiences in a diverse and inclusive community. Students are valued as multifaceted individuals and graduate with a passion for learning, ready for any path that contributes to a better world .
Overlake is committed to diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid, employment, and other school-administered programs.
Upper SchoolEnglish & Social Studies Teacher
Full Time starting August 2024
Interested candidates are invited to apply online - please go to our website www.overlake.jobs
To apply for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent and must be able to pass required background checks.
Description: The Overlake School seeks a teacher for Upper School English and Social Studies. The ideal candidate is an outstanding educator with experience designing and teaching a range of curricula including advanced level courses who will work to ensure student success. This person should contribute enthusiastically to our school community and will work closely with grade level teams as well as with the English and Social Studies departments. A successful candidate will be comfortable fostering supportive student-teacher-family relationships and differentiating instruction for a diverse group of students.
The current English curriculum focuses on building students' critical thinking, close reading, discussion, and writing skills. Building students' understanding of their own identities as well as empathy for others is at the forefront of all activities and projects. Students will read a diverse range of voices, perspectives, and genres and hone their writing skills across various analytical and creative forms. As these are discussion-centered courses, applicants should be comfortable scaffolding and facilitating conversation in a variety of developmentally appropriate and engaging modes.
The Social Studies curriculum is grounded in four core values: historical awareness, global perspectives, civic engagement, and social justice. We aim to foster students' curiosity, empathy, and independent thinking by examining assumptions through an inquiry-based approach that uses a variety of sources and perspectives to present concepts and events, with the goal of using the past as a tool to understand the present. A successful candidate will have experience facilitating discussions about a range of historical and contemporary issues, supporting students with research and evidence-based writing, and designing courses that elevate critical thinking and citizenship.
Teaching Responsibilities and Duties: Teach four sections divided between Upper School English and Social Studies, lead an advisory (homeroom) of 8-10 students, and actively engage in the community by leading student clubs, study halls, or additional duties as needed. Teachers are also required to attend grade-level team, department, division, and all-school faculty meetings.
Salary: $57,200 - $105,542 Depending on Education and Experience
Benefits: Overlake Benefits
For more information about The Overlake School, or to apply, visit: www.overlake.jobs .
Requirements
Successful candidates are teachers who inspire students to think critically and communicate thoughtfully. Further, strong candidates will demonstrate some or all of the following:
• Strong background in English, history, and/or related fields, with experience decentering the white perspective in history, government, and literature
• A student-centered approach to teaching
• Belief in the critical importance of diversity in the life of the school and excitement about working to build and maintain a classroom that honors diversity of opinion and practices
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction and the ability to simultaneously engage students at a variety of levels of academic background, particularly in reading and writing
• Ability to communicate well in writing and verbally with colleagues, students, and families
• Experience collaborating in and outside of department and grade-level teams
• Computer literacy and technological proficiency, with an interest in incorporating technology into the classroom (our classroom management system is Canvas)
• Passing required background checks
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience with the UbD and UDL frameworks for course design
• Experience designing a range of curricula and teaching advanced level courses including AP courses
• Possess a level of cultural competency necessary for working with a diverse population in an inclusive and equitable community
• Can model a culture of flexible, continuous learning for students
• Familiarity with a variety of assessment styles
• Natural rapport and demonstrated effective leadership with students
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Willingness and desire to contribute to Overlake beyond the classroom