Middle School Social Science Teacher

About the School

Countryside School is an independent K-8 day school located on a 15 acre campus in Southwest Champaign. Countryside School’s mission emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and whole child development. Countryside is a caring and energetic educational community with a committed faculty, and experienced administrative team. With an enrollment of 152 students (fully enrolled), Countryside offers a robust hands-on education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above
• Warm interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A team-first mindset
• High competency using and incorporating technology

Duties and Responsibilities

• Motivate and instruct students in the subject areas included in the School's curriculum in harmony with the stated philosophy of the School
• Prepare lessons, units, and materials to achieve above
• Nurture social and emotional development of each student
• Participate fully in the School's calendar of days and events
• Engage actively in curriculum development, design, and execution
• Cooperate and communicate with parents, staff, and School on the progress of each student's growth and development
• Accurately report student's progress regularly to parents and administration
• Participate actively in professional growth and development programs
• Attend and actively participate in all school meetings (e.g., staff, team, and committee meetings)
• Cooperate with other staff and parents in providing a superior educational experience for each student
• Encourage and help each student realize his/her unique potential
• Collegial relationship with fellow faculty and staff
• To be considered for this position please email Countryside’s Middle School Social Sciences search committee at mssocialsciencesearch@countrysideschool.org attention to the Head of School, Krystal Young. Please include your CV and a cover letter touching on why your experience lends you to be a strong candidate for this position.