Social Studies Long Term Substitute Teacher, Middle School
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Our dedicated teachers excel in their respective fields, and provide a stimulating, fun, and challenging environment. Whether they are promoting academic excellence or demonstrating personal accountability, the middle school teachers find creative and meaningful ways to communicate with their students.
Position Summary: This position involves a long-term substitute teaching position for middle school social studies courses, including Medieval History, United States History, and Government/Economics for students in grades 7 and 8. This position will be available from August 4, 2025 through mid-October.
Specific Duties Include:
- Instructing students in subject content along with reading and grading student written work
- Demonstrating a high level of responsiveness to students needs including the implementation of differentiated teaching strategies
- Managing student behavior in a manner that optimizes the learning environment
- Maintain regular communication with students and their parents regarding progress
- Working cooperatively with other grade-level teachers to implement pre-designed course syllabi and final exams
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy
- Ability to leverage technology, including but not limited to Google Apps Suite, Microsoft Office, Interactive Whiteboard, in a 1:1 iPad environment.
- A solid understanding of learning challenges as well as the accommodations and differentiated learning techniques to support such
- Strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Ability to instruct students in writing research papers utilizing the Chicago style, or a demonstrated willingness to learn and implement it
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in History or Education with an emphasis in history education from an accredited institution of higher learning
- 3+ years of successful teaching middle school preferred
- Independent school experience preferred, but not required
The Social Studies Long Term Substitute Teacher, Middle School position is paid at a daily rate. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Limited benefits are available.
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