Grades 7 & 8 Social Studies Teacher

2 weeks ago


Brookline, United States Brookline Public Schools Full time

**Seeking a full time grades 7 & 8 Social Studies teacher at the Michael Driscoll School.**

Brookline Social Studies teachers guide students to make personal connections to history and geography and appreciate historical contributions of individuals and groups.

**Duties include but are not limited to**:

- Demonstrating appropriate long and short term preparation for classroom instruction
- Holding high expectations for all students and serving as a facilitator of student learning
- Organizing and using a variety of teaching techniques, strategies, materials, and technology to maximize the learning of each child, individually and in group settings
- Assessing student progress, providing students and parents with specific feedback, and using the results to adjust instruction as needed
- Providing opportunities for academic support and challenge
- Taking responsibility for teaching the district learning expectations as outlined in the curriculum documents
- Keeping abreast of current developments in the field and continue to deepen understanding of the discipline(s)
- Establishing and maintaining a functional, orderly, and safe classroom environment that is conducive to student learning and builds a sense of community

**Requirements Qualifications**:

- Knowledge about Middle School philosophy and the developmental needs of adolescents
- Ability to present the curriculum using an inquiry approach
- An academic background in Social Studies
- Ability to differentiate instruction and assess learning using a variety of methods
- A strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
- Bachelor's Degree
- Major or minor in content area
- DESE certification, Political Science/Political Philosophy, 5-8 or Social Studies, 5-8
- SEI endorsement

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Master’s Degree
- Experience with World Geography and Ancient History as well as U.S. History and Civics

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.



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