EIGHTH-GRADE U.S. HISTORY TEACHER

LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

REPORTS TO:  

Head of Middle School 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with the Head of Middle School, History Department Chair, Eighth-Grade Team, and History Department colleagues, they will teach four U.S. History courses to eighth-grade students through engaging activities and student-centered pedagogy.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS REQUIRED:

• Serve as faculty advisor to ten to fifteen middle school students
• Complete requisite middle school faculty duties such as study hall supervision, recess duty, carpool, etc. 
• Coach or lead extra-curricular activities as agreed upon with the Head of Middle School
• Serve as a member of the History Department, attending departmental meetings, developing and updating course curricula, and supporting the work of the department
• Support the school, its mission, and its leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in History or a related field is required; advanced degree preferred
• Collaborative spirit in developing ideas, curricula, and teaching methods with members of the history department and colleagues across all disciplines.
• Experience teaching organizational, note-taking skills, and research skills 
• Confidence in teaching writing
• Understanding of the developmental needs of middle school students
• Ability to differentiate instruction when necessary to reach all learners in the classroom
• Enthusiastic involvement in the school community outside the classroom
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of independent schools preferred

About Louisville Collegiate School

Louisville Collegiate School is a JK-12 independent day school located in the heart of historic Cherokee Park in Louisville, Kentucky.

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