Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Saint Mark’s in sunny Fort Lauderdale is seeking a dynamic Middle School Social Studies Teacher. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a beautiful campus, and amazing colleagues! If you are a motivated MS Social Studies Teacher, we’d love to speak with you!!

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred), State Professional Educators Certification or Statement of Eligibility preferred. Computer Skills: Google Suite

MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND CHECK

MUST HAVE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

FUNCTION: Plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction consistent with Saint Mark’s mission and philosophy.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.
• Nurture professional relationships with students and their parents.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers and student workstations.
• Differentiate and individualize instruction and develop student behavior modification techniques.
• Incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum.
• Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.
• Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using RenWeb (Student Information System).
• Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed.
• Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.
• Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments in the areas of study. Administer periodic subject matter tests.
• Prepare students to be successful in a rigorous high school setting.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in supervision on student field trips.
• Coordinate Assessments when required through the school year.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and perform any other job-related duties as requested by any person authorized to give such instruction or assignments.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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