| Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2021 About Dexter Southfield Dexter Southfield is an independent school where boys and girls in Pre-K through Class 12 develop their individual talents and build an ethical foundation for life. Students learn to lead and serve with character, confidence, and compassion. Our 36-acre campus is located on the Brookline-Boston line, just minutes from the city’s best museums, libraries, hospitals, performing arts venues, colleges, and universities—all of which serve as an extension of our classrooms. At Dexter Southfield, we approach everything we do with enthusiasm and commitment, living by our School’s motto: “Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.” See details below for information about Dexter Southfield’s Virtual Career Open House on February 8, 2021. About Our Team Our History Department team is made up of highly talented and professional members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in history and current events. We encourage students to apply their knowledge and skills to achieve their post-secondary education goals and remain lifelong learners. If you enjoy working with middle school students and want to develop their love of history, this role offers you a great opportunity to join one of the region’s most respected private schools. About You You are an experienced middle school teacher seeking to share your love of history to help nurture students’ passions and curiosities of the world. You demonstrate excellent organizational and relationship-building skills and are committed to helping guide students in both their academic and extracurricular pursuits. You demonstrate integrity, humor, and sound judgment in everything you do and enjoy the rhythm and energy of a vibrant and growing independent day school. To be successful in this role, you must be able to: - Instruct students in the mastery of a variety of mathematic skills, concepts, and methodology.
- Create and present lesson plans that effectively align with core competencies and School standards.
- Introduce a variety of approaches to teach conceptual mathematical skills and strategies.
- Provide a solid mathematical foundation on which increasingly complex mathematic theories and models can be introduced .
- Engage students in classroom discussions and activities that promotes mindful independent and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Develop assignments and homework through which subject area growth and proficiency is measured and prompt feedback is provided to students.
- Issue progress reports and timely updates consistent with School policies and standards, including quarterly report cards and bi-annual parent-teacher conferences.
- Manage classroom and maintain an environment that ensures students demonstrate appropriate behavior, manners, study habits, and academic progress.
- Research curriculum and instruction opportunities; develop activities to enhance educational experiences
- Serve on academic or administrative committees
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across divisions and departments
- Fully engage in School-sponsored professional development programs and department meetings
- Remain knowledgeable of instructional and curriculum trends, goals, and objectives
- Coach and/or advise at least two extracurricular sports, clubs, or activities
- Actively support an inclusive school community based on cultural competence, diverse identities and perspectives, and respect for all voices
- Perform other duties, as assigned
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