Middle School Social Studies Teacher

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio. Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character. Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and inclusion, and to help each student reach his or her full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Social Studies Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2023.

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

• Teach four to five sections
• Serve as an advisor to roughly ten students with willingness to learn and implement Developmental Designs Advisory program
• Interest in taking on the role of Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for the middle school
• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all middle school faculty members
• Collaborate with grade-level and departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences
• Make use of technological resources, including the iPad and the school’s online learning management site for classes (Google Classroom & Blackbaud)
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in the classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

To Apply: Interested candidates should apply online at columbusacademy.org/apply.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications):

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in history or a closely related field
• Teaching experience in middle or high school
• Passion for teaching middle school children
• Enthusiasm for the study of history, social studies and politics
• Knowledge of varied pedagogy and trends in social studies/history instruction at the middle school level
• Leadership qualities to inspire, motivate and develop students
• Professional orientation towards collaboration
• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lead or direct extracurricular activity or coach interscholastic sport, if desired