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Léman Manhattan Preparatory School seeks an enthusiastic full-time Middle School Social Studies teacher for the 2023-2024 School Year. 

The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge of American History and the skills to deliver the curriculum effectively to a wide ability range of Middle School students. As a school, we seek an individual committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or master's in a related field.

Responsibilities: teach 5 classes, guide an advisory, keep accurate grades using Standard Based Grading, communicate with students and families with feedback and progress on academic learning throughout the year.  

Resume and Cover letter should be submitted as single PDF file with Last Name, First Name, Job Title (Middle School Social Studies teacher)

The Middle School Social Studies teacher is expected to:

• Know and use various assessment strategies consistent with course content and objectives.
• Provide reports on student progress and maintain open communication with ensuring that these reports are accurate and constructive.
• Differentiate instruction and assessment to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Identify students who need additional academic assistance and be able to refer such students appropriately.
• Provide opportunities for student expression using spoken, written, and electronic forms of communication.
• Provide a safe learning environment in which students can take intellectual risks.
• Use learning resources and technology to enhance lessons where appropriate.
• Create an environment that is respectful and fosters a global mindset.
• Attend functions in support of the school and community.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed presentation skills.
• Effective organizational skills include but are not limited to lesson planning, implementing units of study, differentiating instruction, and designing and implementing assessments.
• Highly developed collaborative leadership skills and the ability to work well with and through others.
• Exercise good classroom management with fair and consistent standards and appropriate expectations that are clearly articulated to the students.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of two year’s middle school teaching experience is required.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. To learn more about our school, please visit the website: www.lemanmanhattan.org 

About Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is an international learning community committed to educating, empowering and inspiring students from early childhood through 12th Grade to be confident, independent critical thinkers. Nestled in the heart of downtown New York City, Léman Manhattan delivers academic excellence that inspires for a lifetime. One of only four independent schools in Manhattan to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, Léman Manhattan is building the next generation of courageous, critical thinkers. Our two state-of-the-art campuses house nearly 750 students representing more than 50 countries of origin, where an exceptional faculty inspires children to view the world as their classroom.

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