Middle School History Teacher and Advisor | |||||
Company: The Chapin School Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 02/12/2025 Expire Date: 04/12/2025 Salary: 75-100 Job Categories: Education |
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Job Description | |||||
Middle School History Teacher and Advisor The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as a Middle School History Teacher and Advisor. All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website, mission and commitment to DEIB on the School’s website. Job Overview The Middle School History Teacher and Advisor will be adept at teaching United States history from its Indigenous roots through the Civil War in Class 6. This teacher will also serve as an advisor. This position necessitates a thorough understanding of Middle School children as well as a desire to work with and advocate for them. Chapin’s next Middle School History Teacher and Advisor will be: An educator who demonstrates a commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary curriculum development by Designing and implementing high quality, engaging learning experiences built around intellectual exploration and joyful discovery. Working collaboratively with colleagues to prepare, implement, and document appropriate lesson plans that meet the needs, interests, and abilities of all students. Identifying and facilitating interdisciplinary opportunities to enhance student learning. Aligning the program with core curriculum competencies. Using diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment data to inform teaching and learning and set individual student goals. A student-centered educator who values each student’s voice, experience, and history and who Demonstrates effective pedagogy, particularly in response to the needs of students with a variety of backgrounds, learning needs, and interests. Understands and appreciates the middle school learner within the context of pre-adolescent development. Believes that in order for young people to thrive, they must see in the curriculum both themselves and others. Embodies a growth mindset and empowers students to develop their skills and see themselves as readers, writers, and researchers. An educator who actively cultivates a classroom and community of belonging by Engaging students in the process of co-creating a healthy and supportive learning environment. Cultivating an inclusive classroom that promotes diverse points of view and constructive dialogue. A partner to students, their parents, and colleagues in teaching and learning by Simultaneously challenging and supporting students, fostering joy, intellectual curiosity, and love of learning. Collaborating with grade level teachers, department members, and learning support team to plan curriculum, set expectations, assess students’ achievement levels, and differentiate instruction. Participating in professional development opportunities rooted in current research in the field. Seeking and reflecting on feedback, demonstrating the values of personal and professional growth. Maintaining open and professional communication with students, families, and colleagues. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Previous middle school teaching experience Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in history education, elementary education, or other related fields Advisory experience or equivalent Experience with a variety of curricular programs such as The Writing Revolution, the workshop model, and TCi Familiarity and commitment to project-based and inquiry-based learning Contact Information
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The Chapin School
Website: https://chapin.hire.trakstar.com/jo... Company Description: The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and innovative educator to serve as Upper School Equity Coordinator, Teacher, and Advisor. Chapin’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): All Chapin students and professional community members are valued and appreciated for their unique identities, including their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and interests. We expect Chapin faculty to employ culturally informed, equity-focused teaching practices in order to reach all students and ensure they are known and understood. Each individual belongs to and is an integral part of our affirming and joyful learning community. To support this commitment, Chapin actively seeks diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. |