2021-22 Opening: Upper School History Teaching Fellow
St. Luke's School
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2021-22 Opening: Upper School History Teaching Fellow

St. Luke's School

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Posted:
January 16, 2021
Location:
New Canaan, Connecticut
Type:
Full Time - Faculty

St. Luke’s School, a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12 in New Canaan, Connecticut, seeks a full-time Teaching Fellow to join our Upper School History Department.  A successful candidate will join a team of passionate and enthusiastic teachers who bring history to life for students, love teaching and learning, and relish being a joyful presence in the lives of teens.

At this moment, History teachers stand at a critical juncture in educating young people to understand and navigate the political, economic and social contexts in which we all live. We seek a colleague who views their classroom role as mentor and coach to be every bit as crucial as content expert; who enthusiastically advocates for critical reading, reflection, and research as the tools of responsible students and citizens; and who embraces opportunities for difficult conversations about race, class, gender, sexuality, religious liberty, etc. in and out of the classroom.

Teaching Fellows are typically entering their first year in the education profession, and at St. Luke’s work with both the department chair and a mentor administrator to learn the craft of teaching. This is a two-year appointment with a reduced teaching load. 
 
 
Primary Job Responsibilities:
  • Teach two Upper School history classes, either U.S. History or World History (TBD)
  • Participate in an after-school activity each season (coaching preferred)
  • Serve as a Co-Advisor for 5-8 Upper School students 
  • Assist with supervisory duties, such as study hall proctoring, lunchroom supervision, detention duty, and chaperoning events. 
 
Key Skills and Qualities:
  • Demonstrated passion for the discipline of history
  • Initiative and a desire to learn the craft of teaching
  • Eager for opportunities to pursue the continuous development of your craft, with feedback from and in partnership with colleagues.
  • Superb written and oral communication skills
  • Willingness and ability to use technology within curriculum
  • Desire to be a role model for young people
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for St. Luke's brand of leadership education
 
If interested, please include a cover letter, resume, and references as a single pdf file with your application, addressed to Abby Abbott, Teaching Fellows Director and Jim Foley, Assistant Head of School for Leadership & Innovation
 
St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
 

About St. Luke's School
St. Luke’s School is a secular, college-preparatory day school serving grades 5 through 12. Located in New Canaan, Connecticut, St. Luke’s attracts families from 25 towns throughout Connecticut and New York. A combination of challenging academics and truly exceptional community support distinguishes St. Luke’s and encourages our students to go above and beyond their own expectations. St. Luke’s offers an inclusive environment where differences in race, culture, and personal beliefs are embraced as assets that enhance education. St. Luke’s prides itself on being a forward-thinking school and home to the Center For Leadership - where students hone their own distinct leadership skills by developing a Design mindset, an Inclusive ethos, a Global perspective, and a Service orientation. St. Luke’s School is an equal opportunity employer. St. Luke’s School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law with regard to hiring, terms and conditions of employment or educational programs. We strive to provide a welcoming educational environment where the value and dignity of every member is respected.
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