| Green Hedges School seeks an experienced Middle School Humanities and Latin teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. Green Hedges is a private independent preschool through Grade 8 school with approximately 170 students in Vienna, VA, which is fourteen miles west of Washington, DC. Humanities is a combined Language Arts and Social Studies/History class. All students take Latin in Grades 6, 7, and 8 in addition to French or Spanish. Requirements:
A successful candidate will have: Subject area expertise • Undergraduate degree (masters preferred) in education or a related field • Minimum of 2 - 5 years of related teaching experience. • A high level of energy • Good time management skills • Initiative • Collaborative skills • Proficient knowledge of technology • Successful candidates must complete a required background check. General Teaching Responsibilities: - Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction, which encourages students to be actively engaged in the learning process, using Green Hedges’ Mission and Curriculum Overview as guides.
- Create positive learning communities within the classroom that acknowledge and respect children’s social and emotional interactions and growth
- Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of students with different learning styles as well as areas of strength and weakness.
- Coordinate curriculum mapping, maintain accurate records, and plan intentional, engaging lessons
- Build on knowledge of how children learn best through professional development
- Work diligently and promptly to maintain positive and constructive home-school communication
- Middle School advisor
- Employ a variety of teaching methods to ensure optimal learning for all students.
- Conduct parent-teacher conferences
- Use assessment and evaluation tools to guide instructional decisions; maintain accurate, up-to-date records and communicate results to students, parents and appropriate others in a timely manner with regard to student progress and performance
- Manage resources effectively and meet deadlines and meeting schedules set by the School
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and department meetings, as applicable
- Perform professional duties efficiently and as assigned by the Head of School or the Assistant Head of School. These duties include but are not limited to recess duty, lunch duty and dismissal duty
Reports to: Head of School, Assistant Head of School Interested candidates should submit 1) letter of interest, 2) three references and 3) resume to: [email protected] Green Hedges School is committed to equal employment opportunity. The School does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or physical or mental disability |
