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St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a teacher to cover one or both fall ‘22 leave replacement openings for middle school history classes: a one-month leave in 5th grade to begin in September, and a four-month leave in 7th/8th grade to begin in October or early November.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load of either three 5th grade Social Studies (September opening), or four combined 7th and 8th grade American Social History classes (October opening), or both.

• Serve as co-advisor for a group of 6-8 students.

• Maintain an open online gradebook, attend department meetings, write report card comments and/or Academic Progress Reports (if applicable).

• Assist with supervisory and other duties as assigned, such as lunchroom or study hall

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Inspiring, positive, flexible, collaborative teacher - equally with fellow teachers as with children

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Understanding of early adolescent development, and a love of working with middle school students of all ages and ability levels

• Experience using technology creatively and working in a 1:1 teaching environment.

• Strong cultural competency skills, with demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community that supports a strong sense of belonging.

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