Part-Time Social Studies Teacher Position

Keio Academy of New York (https://www.keio.edu), an international boarding school in Purchase, NY, is the only overseas institution affiliated with Keio University (https://www.keio.ac.jp/en) in Japan. The Academy seeks a part-time Social Studies faculty member to teach (grades 9^th and 12^th) beginning in the 2025 school year.

LOCATION:

Keio Academy of New York, 3 College Road, Purchase, NY 10577

REQUIREMENT:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Studies or a related field, along with extensive knowledge of Geography and Political thought, is required.
• A Master's degree is preferable.
• Classroom teaching experience preferred.
• State teaching certification is a plus. Knowledge of the Social Studies curriculum. Ability to independently develop lesson plans and assessments.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting hourly from *$59~$70 (*Depends On Experience)
• Sick leave 40 hours per year
• Winter, spring, summer break, and holiday
• Free, delicious, and nutritious cafeteria lunch with a touch of Japanese cuisine (While School is in session)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description provides a general summary of the responsibilities and assignments of the faculty. It is not intended to be wholly definitive in this respect. As a part-time faculty member at the boarding school, your responsibilities and assignments include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Teaching

Teach 9th-grade Geography (2 sections, 8 classes) and 12th-grade Political Thought (1 section, 4 classes) for a total of 12 regular classes per week, in accordance with the curriculum and the School's needs.

• Other duties as assigned by the School

The faculty will be expected to undertake any other related tasks as the School may reasonably request.

APPLICATION:

Please send the following three documents to hroffice@keio.edu (Office of Human Resources and General Affairs).

• Application for Employment (Application for Employment) 
• Cover letter detailing prior experience and expertise in the field 
• Resume/CV

Equal Opportunity Policy

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, age (18 or older), sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and arrest record.

About Keio Academy of New York

Keio Academy of New York is an independent, co-educational, boarding, and day secondary school for 9th to 12th grades, chartered by the University of the State of New York and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in Japan. It is also accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) and a member of the NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).

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