Overview:

Connelly School of the Holy Child is seeking an experienced and passionate Upper School Social Studies Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. This role is pivotal in delivering an engaging and challenging social studies curriculum to high school students, encouraging critical thinking, global awareness, and a deep understanding of historical, political, and cultural contexts. Our school community values diverse experiences and backgrounds, aiming to empower our students to connect, belong, and grow.

About Us:

Connelly School of the Holy Child is a Catholic, college preparatory school that educates young women in grades 6 through 12. We emphasize academic challenge, a joy of learning, and leadership among young women through diverse and enriching experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering comprehensive social studies lessons that align with curricular standards and meet diverse learning needs.
• Encouraging critical analysis, discussion, and inquiry among students regarding historical events, government, economics, and current affairs.
• Assessing student progress through various formative and summative evaluations.
• Integrating technology and multimedia resources to enrich the learning experience.
• Collaborating with fellow faculty to support interdisciplinary initiatives and school-wide programs.
• Advising and supporting students in their academic and personal growth.
• Participating actively in faculty meetings, professional development, and school community events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies Education, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching certification in Social Studies or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching social studies at the high school level.
• Strong knowledge of social studies content, with emphasis on Ancient and Early World History, and Art History.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive learning environment.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into instruction.
• Alignment with the mission and values of Connelly School of the Holy Child.

About Connelly School of the Holy Child

Connelly School of the Holy Child Founded in 1961 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus as a college preparatory school for girls grade 6-12. The school is part of a network of 33 Holy Child schools in the United States, Europe and Africa, which is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly. Holy Child enrolls approximately 300 students every year from the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well as across the globe. Holy Child creates a personal learning experience with an 8 to 1 student to faculty ratio and offers fine arts programs as well as competitive sports teams in soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, cross country lacrosse and more. Service is part of the Holy Child curriculum and students last year completed 5,000 hours of community service.

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