Lake Forest Country Day School is seeking a Middle School Social Studies teacher for the upcoming  2025-26 school year. The current Social Studies curriculum includes a study of American history as well as cultural studies of Africa and the indigenous people of the Americas. Additional content includes units on Chicago and  Illinois History, World Geography, Civics, and the Constitution. The department is poised to expand the curricular content to further explore world cultures. There is an intentional focus on  skill development, study strategies, Cornell note-taking, and project-based learning. While the curriculum is well established, each teacher has autonomy in choosing best practice methods for instruction.

Position Description:

Middle School Social Studies Teacher 
 Teach four middle school science sections
 Engage in regular goal-setting and curricular integration conversations
 Establish cohesive, clear classroom management expectations
 Model and help students establish routines and strategies to support executive functioning
 Communicate regularly with students and parents about academic progress

Member of the Social Studies Department 
 Engage in dialogue with other members of the faculty to foster a collaborative spirit
 Attend regular department meetings
 Work collaboratively with the other members of the department on curriculum
development
 Plan and revise curriculum as needed
 Work as part of the department, ensuring that teamwork, flexibility, and a sense of humor
and creative problem-solving remain important

Member of the faculty

 Serve as an academic advisor
 Attend regular team meetings
 Collaborate with the Head of Upper School to establish professional growth areas of focus
 Help to flexibly organize time within the daily schedule

Write narrative progress reports
Articulate regular parent communication
Perform all non-teaching duties assigned by the Head of Upper School

Preferred Qualifications 
 An ability to broaden student understanding of different cultures around the world
 Confidence in presenting historical context in a dynamic, student-centric way
 Comfort and experience with technology and its use in the classroom
 A master’s degree and previous experience teaching middle school social studies 

Mission Statement: Through inspired teaching and partnership with families, Lake Forest Country Day School nurtures a love of learning and builds a foundation of strong character, preparing students to navigate their path with purpose. 

Core Beliefs:
Childhood is championed: We center all we do on what is best for our students, protecting and 
building upon the magic of these precious years.

Community is our core: Honest and respectful relationships, formed through conversation and 
collaboration, build trust and a sense of belonging – honoring the dignity of every person.

Curiosity is a gift: Wonder is an animating force that resides in every person and should be modeled and nurtured to stimulate self-discovery, spark innovation, and drive creativity.

We aim high: Raising expectations activates the great potential we see in every person and elicits efforts that result in individual growth and the collective success of our community.

Individuals interested should email a cover letter and resume (PDFs, please) to Steve Robnick, Head of Upper School (steve.robnick@lfcds.org)

About Lake Forest Country Day School

LFCDS, founded in 1888 and located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 420 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, personal growth and nurturing a love of learning.

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