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Job Title: Part-Time Upper School Psychology Teacher

Division: Upper School

Reports to: Head of Upper School and Chair of the Social Sciences Department

Summary:

King seeks a Part-Time Upper School Psychology Teacher who will report to the Social Sciences Department Chair and the Head of Upper School. This teacher will assume duties and responsibilities consistent with expectations for all Upper School teachers. The load for the position is a single section of General Psychology.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach one section of General Psychology.
• Meet and collaborate with the other Psychology teacher.
• Meet with the Social Sciences Department Chair as necessary.
• Teacher Collaboration
  • Collaborate with other grade-level teachers in the Social Sciences Department to develop and/or revise a clear scope and sequence for each course.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning when appropriate to ensure students are being fully supported and challenged.
  • Collaborate with the Department Chair and DEI Coordinator to develop and implement teaching goals.
• Participate in all required department, divisional, or all-school meetings.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress as necessary.

Requirements:

• At least a B.A. and preferably additional work in Psychology.
• Classroom experience at the secondary level.
• Proven ability to facilitate differentiated, student-centered best practices.
• Proven ability to encourage student discovery and autonomy of learning.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues.
• The candidate should be organized and able to manage a series of student information platforms and systems, including: Google Classroom, Gmail.
• Commitment to King’s Mission, Virtues, and Diversity Policy Statement.

Classifications:

Part-time. Exempt position.

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King goes beyond just stating that we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to intentionally hire a diverse pool of world-class staff and faculty to enrich the educational experience of students. King seeks candidates committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment where varied identities are valued and respected.

About King School

King is an independent, college preparatory day school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students.

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