Middle School Humanities Teacher

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Incorporated; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Middle School humanities teacher at Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Incorporated will integrate English, language arts, social studies, geography and history, teaching two sections per grade level and serving as a grade-level advisor. The role emphasizes regular writing feedback and exposure to multiple lenses of history to help students understand humanity’s complexities.

The successful candidate will provide strong communication, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and

Qualifications

• An appreciation for and desire to work with Middle School students
• Genuine appreciation for all forms of reading and literature
• Experience and proven expertise teaching grammar and writing
• Deep interest and experience in history/social studies
• A collaborative spirit; interest in team-teaching and planning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven commitment to meeting students where they are, a developmental mindset, and an ability to differentiate for varying learning styles and abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Interest in outdoor, hands-on, and environmental education

Responsibilities

• This is a full-time,10-month teaching position
• Arrive by 8:00 a.m. and depart after 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Some after-school clubs or coaching may be required
• Faculty meetings are held on Wednesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• School is closed for most national holidays and Winter and Spring Break

Job description

The Middle School humanities program integrates the study of English, language arts, social studies, geography, and history in an interdisciplinary manner, providing an engaging framework for students to read, write, research, and explore the forces that shape the human experience. The middle school humanities teacher is one of four total humanities teachers. Each humanities teacher teaches two sections of humanities across two grade levels, with each section meeting nine times per week (4 of 5 days are "doubles").

This role requires assigning regular writing experiences for students with frequent feedback on grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure, and paragraph/essay layout. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a deep appreciation and understanding of history across multiple lenses and the ability to help students see the many complexities and nuances of humanity in our societal makeup.

The Middle School humanities teacher will also serve as a grade-level advisor, meeting with a group of advisees each morning to start the day.

The qualified candidate will have:

• An appreciation for and desire to work with Middle School students
• Genuine appreciation for all forms of reading and literature
• Experience and proven expertise teaching grammar and writing
• Deep interest and experience in history/social studies
• A collaborative spirit; interest in team-teaching and planning
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven commitment to meeting students where they are, a developmental mindset, and an ability to differentiate for varying learning styles and abilities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Interest in outdoor, hands-on, and environmental education

Details and Hours:

• This is a full-time,10-month teaching position
• Arrive by 8:00 a.m. and depart after 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Some after-school clubs or coaching may be required
• Faculty meetings are held on Wednesdays from 2:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• School is closed for most national holidays and Winter and Spring Break.

Compensation: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The school offers a generous benefits package, including professional development opportunities.

Burgundy has partnered with Strategenius for the recruitment of this position.

Our spring teams have become more competitive; the teamwork throughout the school day and during games is beautiful to see, and the leadership from our 8th graders has been phenomenal.

Burgundy is a one-of-a-kind independent school for Junior Kindergarten through 8th Grade. We believe children learn best in an inclusive, creative, and nurturing environment that engages the whole child.