History Teacher - New York, United States - Friends Seminary

Description

Friends Seminary educates students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, adhering to the values of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to build a diverse school where students exercise their curiosity and imagination as they develop as scholars, artists and athletes. In a community that cultivates the practices of keen observation, unhurried reflection, critical thinking, and coherent expression, we listen for the single voice as we seek unity. The disciplines of silence, study, and service provide the matrix for growth: silence opens us to change; study helps us to know the world; service challenges us to put our values into practice. At Friends Seminary, education is rooted in the Quaker belief in the Inner Light – that of God in every person. Guided by the testimonies of integrity, peace, equality, and simplicity, we prepare students to engage in the world that is and to help bring about a world that ought to be.

Founded in 1786, Friends Seminary, the oldest continually operating coeducational, independent Quaker school in New York City, seeks applications for a half-time Middle School History Teacher. They will be responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to teach in support of the School's mission, curricular goals, and students. The ideal candidate possesses strong content knowledge of global history and social sciences, as well as a demonstrable passion for working with young students. They will have creative problem-solving skills, a sense of humor, enthusiasm for innovative curriculum, a positive attitude toward growth, a gentle curiosity, an ability to observe and express without judgment, and strong interpersonal skills that allow one to cooperate and collaborate effectively with others.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach two sections of either grade 5 Ancient History, grade 6 Ancient & Medieval History, or a combination of both.
  
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on History curriculum and pedagogy.
  
• Plan and implement motivating lessons for students which reflect knowledge of curriculum, students' interests and abilities, and students' social and emotional needs.
  
• Demonstrate a passion for lifelong learning on a daily basis.
  
• Collaborate with colleagues, across and within disciplines and divisions, with respect to the further development of curriculum and design interdisciplinary projects/units of study, content, pedagogy, use of appropriate technology resources, and the social and emotional needs of middle school students.
  
• Participate in the School community, including faculty and committee work, and School duties.
  
• Attend all Monday meetings (divisional, departmental, and committee) in person.
  
• Prepare student reports which include narrative descriptions of students' achievements and needs.
  
• Serve as a co-advisor in grade 5.
  
• Lead advisory lessons independently on scheduled teaching days.
  
• Co-facilitate Fall and Spring conferences.
  
• Actively engage in anti-bias and equity work, in an effort to implement culturally responsive pedagogy and understand the social justice dimensions of education.
  
• Communicate respectfully with families and demonstrate sensitivity to cultures, values, configurations, and beliefs.
  
• Fulfill ancillary duties on scheduled teaching days.
  
• Be available to meet with students on scheduled teaching days.
  
• Collaborate with the other .5 History Teacher to ensure consistency in curriculum and program experience for students.
  
• Run a Middle School club if scheduled to teach on a club day.
  
• Attend Meeting for Worship on scheduled teaching days.
  
• Attend all professional development days.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, best practices, and current trends in education specifically related to middle school aged children and the History discipline.
  
• Broad historical knowledge.
  
• Demonstrated classroom management skills, including allocating time, space, and materials for most effective learning.
  
• Experience in differentiated instruction.
  
• Creativity and innovation in both curriculum and instruction with creativity and flexibility in pedagogical approach.
  
• A proven commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging in the classroom, curriculum, and community.
  
• Versatility and flexibility both within and outside of the classroom, encouraging students to think creatively, work collaboratively, embrace failure, and communicate effectively with others.
  
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, writing, and communication skills.
  
• Comfort and experience with educational technology such as Canvas, Google Suite apps and other digital learning platforms.
  
• An ability to connect with students in support of their learning and development as young adults.
  
• Skill in creating a learning environment that is challenging, motivating, and developmentally appropriate.
  
• A commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in History and other disciplines, with respect to content, pedagogy, Service Learning, and use of technology.
  

Required Experience

• Experience working with middle school children is preferred.
  

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required; master's degree preferred.
  

Compensation

Annual salary range for based on years of teaching experience and level of degrees earned:

$40,000 - $80,500

Benefits

Friends Seminary offers excellent benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, 403(b) with a School-paid match; wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, including tuition support and summer grants; and a talented and dedicated team of teaching colleagues and supportive administrators. Successful candidates will join a dynamic and forward-thinking teaching community of over 150 educators.

To apply, please submit the following:

1. Completed Friends Seminary employment application
   
2. Cover letter
   
3. Resume
   
4. Example of lesson plan
   
5. Contact information for three to five personal references
   
6. A statement of educational philosophy
   

When submitting your materials, kindly be sure to reference your first and last name, the position for which you are applying, and where you heard about the position in the subject line. i.e. [last name], [first name] - MS History Teacher (Half-Time) - Friends Seminary website . You will receive a confirmation email when you submit your application. No phone calls, please.

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Friends Seminary actively promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in all its programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, hiring, and all facets of the educational experience. To form a community which strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends Seminary is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We urge all applicants to identify and express their individuality and the ways in which they might enrich and diversify the School community.

Moreover, all successful applicants, whether for a faculty or administrative staff post, must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in their professional lives. Applicants for a faculty position should highlight ways their curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom culture may advance these goals. Applicants for an administrative staff position should highlight ways they seek to promote these goals in their office work, programming, or operational endeavors.