Canterbury School is seeking a dynamic, talented, and experienced Social Studies teacher to join our team as a full-time faculty member in the High School. This position is responsible for teaching three sections of US Government and Economics, one section of a combined AP Macro & Micro Economics, and one additional section to be determined. Canterbury requires strong teaching skills, a deep understanding of high school students, a background in history, knowledge of best practices in pedagogy, flexibility, and the ability to collaborate closely with members of the department, administration, colleagues, and parents. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Providing excellent instruction by fostering a nurturing, challenging, and supportive classroom environment that emphasizes mutual respect, advances students in their Social Studies education, and inspires students toward a lifelong love of learning. 
• The active pursuit of professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject in order to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of students and coordinating with administration, teachers, and parents to address concerns and correct problems should they arise.
• Other general supervisory duties throughout the school day, as assigned by the division directors.

• Implementing lesson plans effectively
• Supervising students when in your care
• Interacting appropriately with parents
• Attending school, professional development, and faculty meetings
• All other responsibilities as outlined in the employee handbook