Middle School Humanities Teacher & Writing Coach

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Incorporated; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Incorporated in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Middle School humanities teacher to join one of four humanities teachers. The role involves teaching two sections across two grade levels and includes serving as a grade-level advisor each morning.

The ideal candidate will foster student reading and writing, explore history through multiple lenses, and collaborate with colleagues through team-teaching and planning, with a commitment to diversity and inclusive education.

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.

Skills

MS students

Reading & literature

Grammar & writing

History & social studies

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Differentiation

Diversity & inclusion

Outdoor education

Job description

Burgundy Farm Country Day School, Incorporated in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Middle School humanities teacher to join one of four humanities teachers. The role involves teaching two sections across two grade levels and includes serving as a grade-level advisor each morning.

The ideal candidate will foster student reading and writing, explore history through multiple lenses, and collaborate with colleagues through team-teaching and planning, with a commitment to diversity and inclusive education.