Social Studies Teacher - New Rochelle, United States - Archdiocese of New York

Description

Job Description

Social Studies Teacher

Salesian High School

148 Main Street

New Rochelle, NY 10802

Salesian High School is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Social Studies Teacher for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year.

• Developing unit and lesson plans focused on helping students develop 21st-century skills and competencies regarding the Social Studies curriculum.
• Utilize varied instructional strategies to connect prior historical events and social patterns to the modern-day world.
• Promote student achievement and progress through assessments (formative and summative), with the provision of differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
• Maintaining a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes high-end student learning, as well as respect and appreciation for the human condition.
• Fostering open lines of communication with families to provide updates on student progress and behavior.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Social Studies Department to develop and implement a cohesive social studies program.
• Participate in faculty supervision before/after school and during lunch periods, as scheduled and needed.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing as well as in person.
• Strong background in the area of literacy, with the ability to utilize effective strategies that grow student literary skills.
• Experience in cross-curricular instructional planning to foster a more holistic learning experience for students.
• Skill in integrating technology effectively to enhance classroom instruction and student learning.
• Skills in effectively managing a high school classroom including the ability to create an environment conducive to learning and effectively resolving student behavior incidents.
• Familiarity with Salesian charism and educational practice, or a willingness to be further formed in Salesian educational theory and practice.
• At a minimum, a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Willingness to consent to a background check and participate in Archdiocesan and Salesian "Safeguarding" training.

The ideal candidate will also have...

• Prior experience working in a High School environment.
• Willingness to connect and network with professionals to offer students a complete and enriching academic experience.

Salary range for individuals new to the position is $45,000 - $50,000. Final salary offered will be commensurate to the candidate's experience.