Middle School Social Studies

About the role

Parish Episcopal Schools seeks an innovative and nurturing Middle School Social Studies teacher to join a dedicated team. This is a full-time 9.5-month position reporting to the Head of Middle School. The major responsibility of the position is to develop and execute teaching plans for assigned subjects and counsel students and parents to meet subject objectives.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment that promotes an exemplary learning community, enriched by differences and informed through inquiry.
• Plan and implement clear, well-thought-out lesson plans that focus on student-first, hands-on, experiential learning and real-world situations, and generate enthusiasm and academic excellence in the classroom.
• Use a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional and assessment methods to meet the needs of all learners and provide varied forms of feedback on learning.
• Communicate in a timely, clear, and effective manner with students, parents, and colleagues, informally and formally.
• Highlight students’ successes and areas of growth through assessment.
• Conduct parent teacher conferences at scheduled intervals and on an as needed basis.
• Serve as an engaged, collaborative team member within the department and division while ensuring curricular alignment with co-teachers and department members.
• Actively participate in the department’s work, including curriculum development, collaboration on projects and events, and supporting student learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
• Monitor the academic, personal, emotional, and social progress of students.
• Prepare course materials, including teaching and testing materials, articles, workbooks, manuals, and assignments.
• Equip students for both the next grade level and future academic pathways, offering thoughtful and well-supported course recommendations.
• Act as the advisor for one section of students.
• Manage and monitor student learning and performance.
• Coordinate with other instructors and administration to develop the whole child.
• Maintain professional credentials as required by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) or other accrediting agencies.
• Perform assigned duties such as carpool, study hall, and lunch duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy.
• Able to set clear, achievable goals and respond constructively to professional feedback; demonstrates a commitment to ongoing growth, reflection, and continuous improvement in practice.
• Ability to interact with parents, faculty and staff, and handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, colleagues, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
• Classroom management skills and adherence to school policies.
• Demonstrates dependability through consistent attendance, punctual arrival, and readiness to perform assigned duties according to the established work schedule.
• Commitment to positive and active participation in the life of the school.
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position.

Skills

• Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion.
• Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
• Adhere to Parish Episcopal Characteristics of Effective Teaching.
• Implement our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness.
• Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy.