Middle School Social Studies Teacher - Innovate & Inspire

Episcopal Schools; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mark's Episcopal School in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a Middle School teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction aligned with the school's mission.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Education and preferably state certification, with responsibilities including lesson planning, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree (in Education preferred).
• State Certification or Statement of Eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly lesson plans based on required components as well as individual class needs.
• Nurture professional relationships with students and their parents.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management, utilizing learning centers and student workstations.
• Differentiate and individualize instruction and develop student behavior modification techniques.
• Incorporate project-based learning into the curriculum.
• Maintain effective and timely two-way communication with parents regarding their children’s progress, performance, and areas of concern, and schedule parent conferences as required.
• Maintain thorough and accurate grades on an ongoing basis and meet report card deadlines using RenWeb (Student Information System).
• Integrate technology into the classroom as available and needed.
• Create and update grade-and course-specific curriculum map to ensure all required subject matter is covered during the school year.
• Conduct formal and informal group and individual diagnostic assessments in the areas of study and develop reading incentives for each class. Administer periodic subject matter tests.
• Aid in supervision on student field trips.
• Coordinate Assessments at the beginning of each quarter and at the end of the school year.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to learn and utilize tools and techniques that improve classroom effectiveness.
• Support recruitment and re-enrollment efforts.

Skills

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Project-based learning

Parent communications

Curriculum mapping

Technology integration

Assessment design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

State Certification or Eligibility

Tools

RenWeb

Job description

Saint Mark's Episcopal School in Oakland Park, FL is seeking a Middle School teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate classroom instruction aligned with the school's mission.

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in Education and preferably state certification, with responsibilities including lesson planning, differentiated instruction, project-based learning, and strong parent communication.