| Annie Wright is seeking a Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher to begin on August 19, 2019. This is a part time position that may be combined with a dorm parent position to be a full time position. School Overview Tradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. Annie Wright Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division. Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative and responsible citizens for a global society. Position Overview: duties & responsibilities The Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher: - teaches in alignment with the mission and philosophy of Annie Wright Schools and with the International Baccalaureate framework;
- designs and teaches Individuals & Societies courses in Grade 7 with an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and engages students in authentic, scholarly research;
- collaborates with other faculty, including the Director of Middle School, student Advisors, the Lower & Middle School Counselor, and other colleagues to develop programming;
- participates in collaborative planning and faculty meetings, serves as a Middle School Co-Advisor, and fulfills other duties as assigned.
- The part time MS Individuals & Societies Teacher may also be eligible to serve as a dorm parent.
The Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher may also be eligible to serve as a dorm parent. In this capacity, s/he: - resides on campus in apartments provided by the school (apartment sizes vary and are assigned according to individuals’ roles and family needs) and works closely and cooperatively with residential faculty, students, and other school staff; attends all staff meetings and participates in all trainings and orientations for faculty and staff at the beginning and end of the academic year; and fulfills all administrative tasks and other duties as assigned;
- and is on duty for designated shifts and additional school events and dorm activities beyond the normal duty hours.
Qualifications The Middle School Individuals & Societies Teacher: - holds a BA in Social Studies, History, or a related field;
- demonstrates success as a teacher at the Middle School level and an interest in interdisciplinary curriculum development;
- is eligible to work in the United States;
- and demonstrates enthusiasm for working with Middle School-aged students and for the subject, familiarity with trends in education, flexibility, and excellent communication and organizational skills.
Salary & benefits Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience. This is a .5 FTE position. If the position is combined with a dorm parent role, it is a full time position eligible for competitive benefits. Application process Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Applicants of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, all in PDF format, to Mr. Derek Zhao, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at derek_zhao@aw.org. Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.
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