Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor, Full-time position, 2021-2022

Position Description
As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a Humanities teacher who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by designing and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based units to explore our world, its past and present cultures and civilizations, and one who can use these explorations to further develop reading, writing, and literacy skills. With an emphasis on project-based learning, access to a state-of-the-art maker space (Makery), and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them and see themselves as agents of positive change.

In addition to teaching humanities, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.

Job Responsibilities include:
• Teaching 6th Grade Humanities sections & Advisory; this includes:                                             o Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using                   checklist/narrative report cards
          o Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
          o Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
          o Preparing advisees for and supporting them in two student-led parent
                 conferences per year
           o Accompanying advisees on outdoor education trips, both day and overnight
• Communication:
            o Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and
                   collaborative professional community
             o Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to
                    foster a strong partnership with families.                                                               • Collaboration:                                                                                                                                            o Participate in regular team meetings including advising team in addition to
                      attending faculty meetings
               o Contribute to curriculum development and revision
• Supervisory duties as needed