Middle School Humanities Department Chair

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United States PROSPECT HILL ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Full time

**Who Are We?**

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is a highly successful urban PK-12 public school located in Somerville and Cambridge. We enroll approximately 1,000 students from cities and towns throughout the greater Boston metro area. Our inclusive and restorative school celebrates and serves a diverse community - with 87% BIPOC, 27% ELL, and 16% of our students qualifying for special education services. Our mission is to prepare all students for success in college, foster responsible citizenship, and inspire a lifelong love of learning - as we believe academic achievement opens doors and creates opportunities for our students.

We center the values of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. Our approach to instruction is founded on culturally sustaining, inquiry-based, and student-centered practices. To invest in the growth of our educators, we offer comprehensive professional development, instructional coaching, and mentorship. Our campuses foster a collaborative team environment with extraordinary educators who are committed to ongoing learning, reflection, and professional growth.

**What does a Humanities Department Chair at Prospect Hill do?**

Prospect Hill Academy Middle School is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and skilled instructional leader to lead the Humanities department for grades 7 and 8. Responsibilities for this role include:

- Instructional coaching and support for three Humanities teachers
- Oversight and development of Humanities curricula, in collaboration with teachers and district-wide curriculum leaders
- Planning and facilitation of department planning and data meetings
- Participation on the Middle School Instructional Leadership Team
- Providing remedial instruction to small groups of students in Literacy Intervention

The PHA Middle School is committed to providing all students with an educational experience that builds their identities as critical thinkers and changemakers in their world. As such, we believe we must unlearn many of the models and mindsets of traditional schooling and collaboratively embrace developing a new model for school that centers and uplifts students’ whole selves. To support this belief, applicants should have experience or sincere interest in the following:

- Development of interdisciplinary projects and curricula that connect Humanities topics and dilemmas with students’ lives and communities
- Implementing constructivist instruction that prioritizes student exploration, inquiry, and critical thinking in order to develop independent and collaborative learners
- Differentiating instruction to make content accessible and challenging for all learners
- Examining and challenging personal biases and systemic inequities in pursuit of anti-racist teaching, curricula, and culture

Both experienced and aspiring leaders are encouraged to apply

Pay: $71,000.00 - $89,500.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work setting:

- Charter school
- In-person

Application Question(s):

- Please describe how your educational philosophy aligns with PHA’s Mission: "Prospect Hill Academy Charter School will prepare each student for success in college, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and foster responsible citizenship."

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Leadership: 3 years (required)

License/Certification:

- Teaching Certification (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Cambridge, MA (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Cambridge, MA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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