Job Description

2022 – 2023 School Year

The Woodward School, an independent, day school for girls in grades 6- 12, in Quincy, MA, seeks a Middle School Humanities teacher for a full-time position beginning in September of 2023.

An ideal candidate will likely:

· Be competent and able to differentiate content appropriate for grades 6, 7, and 8 English Language Arts

· Be competent and able to teach History of Empires (6/7 combination)

· Be willing and prepared to be a practitioner of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in their pedagogy

· View SEL and anti-biased, anti-racist pedagogy as part of the daily approach to interacting with both the student and faculty community

· Be able to showcase innovation in all classroom practices, both with and without the inclusion of a variety of technologies.

· Be eager to receive feedback on instructional practice and opportunities for professional development

Other requirements are likely to include:

· Service as an advisor to as many as 20 students

· Collaboration with other grade-level teachers and would have interest in working in partnership with the history department

· Community presence: club mentorship; athletics attendance; admissions open houses; graduation; and other community events outside of typical school hours.

To Apply: Please email a cover letter that includes a statement of educational philosophy, your resume, and the names and contact information of three to five references to: employment@thewoodwardschool.org

REQUIREMENTS:

· Possess a Bachelor’s degree in English or equivalent required, although Master’s degree strongly preferred.

· Showcase Strong Middle School English content and curriculum proficiency

· Have experienced at least three years of Middle School teaching experience