The New School (TNS), an independent four-year high school in Atlanta, offers an innovative curriculum which blends traditional academic study and community engaged learning. Located in the heart of Atlanta, we treat the city as an essential classroom where learning is fueled by students’ curiosity. TNS students apply their classroom learning in the city through major interdisciplinary projects, an entrepreneurship program, and internships, and in the process develop portfolios of exceptional work and experiences. The New School is a community of about 90 students in grades 9-12 with 15 faculty members. To learn more, please visit www.tnsatlanta.org.

Position Description

The New School seeks a full-time History teacher who will implement a blend of traditional classroom instruction and project-based-learning to create a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation of the role of history in everyday life and the workplace.  This position is a great fit for a passionate and innovative history instructor who enjoys collaboration with other faculty and the freedom to explore relevant projects and community-engagement opportunities.

Essential Job Functions
Below are some of the tasks required of this position:

Teaching

• Develop curriculum in collaboration with TNS Humanities faculty and teach the following high school classes (one section each):
  • US History (10^th grade)
  • AP US History (10^th grade)
  • World History (12^th grade)
  • Community Engaged Projects (team taught with other TNS teachers): 9^th/10^th grade

• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials
• Make use of community partners, speakers, mentors, trips, projects and workshops to bring curriculum to life through real-world experiences
• Use detailed data analysis of student performance to inform best practices

Faculty Collaboration and Planning

• Attend scheduled faculty meetings and workdays to allow for collaboration, professional development
• Participate in and attend all recruitment events (e.g., Information Sessions and Open Houses)
• Participate in planning and attend all Exhibitions, Curriculum Nights, Parent Events 

Parent/Student support

• Serve as an advisor for 8-10 students
• Communicate effectively and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues through regular email and virtual or in person conferences

All teachers are expected to embody the following New School values:

• The belief that students should be architects of their own learning
• A commitment to knowing students well and serving as their guide
• A passion for innovation, collaboration and participation in a community of learning
• Commitment to the school culture of continuous reflection and growth

Other qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in History or related field
• At least two years of high school teaching preferred

About The New School

About the School The New School is a progressive, independent school in Atlanta serving approximately 80 students. The school is known for its student-centered, experiential approach to learning, emphasizing creativity, curiosity, and community. With a close-knit and highly relational culture, The New School offers a distinctive educational model that continues to attract mission-aligned families seeking an innovative alternative to traditional schooling.

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