Congressional School is seeking a Social Studies Teacher to teach fifth and sixth grades for the 2021-2022 academic year. The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for providing an effective learning environment through planning, organizing, developing, and assessing a comprehensive instructional program for fifth and sixth grade students. The Social Studies Teacher is knowledgeable about the cognitive and social-emotional development of children this age and possesses a firm understanding of U.S. history and geography, current events, global perspectives and world geography. In addition to the below duties and responsibilities, the Social Studies Teacher will be positive, passionate, collaborative, and innovative.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, assesses and modifies, as necessary, a dynamic social studies program for 5th and 6th grades that aligns with Congressional’s mission, vision, and values
• Serves as a middle school Advisor
• Uses a variety of methods, materials, and techniques to teach social studies, history, and geography
• Organizes classroom systems and procedures and manages student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged and learning
• Establishes and communicates clear objectives for all learning activities
• Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in a meaningful learning experience.
• Effectively uses formative assessments for the purposes of refining the learning environment, curriculum, assessment, instruction, and classroom leadership and management
• Ability and willingness to differentiate learning to address students' diverse readiness levels, interests, and learning preferences
• Embraces and models our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

• Actively seeks opportunities for professional development
• Integrates meaningful and appropriate use of technology within the curriculum
• Listens and responds to student and parent concerns in a responsible, constructive and resourceful manner
• Communicates student progress with parents regularly and as needed within established expectations of the school 

• Actively supports the school philosophy, community, and policies.
• Attends various grade level, division level, school level, and subject-specific as well as other team meetings as required  
• Performs other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum three years of experience teaching Middle School Social Studies, History and/or Global Perspectives and/or World Geography preferred, 
• Experience in an independent school preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in child development and educational practices.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues in developing curriculum and planning for instruction
• Proficiency in various technology platforms including Google applications
• Strong initiative and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A sense of humor and warm personality