Position Purpose: The long term sub (LTS) Prep Social Science Teacher prepares curriculum and teaches history/social science disciplines to high school students.
Concentration will be in U.
S History and/or Psychology.
Essential Functions
Teaches history/social science successfully to high school students.
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and student resources.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Evaluates student work and provides meaningful feedback to guide learning / growth.
Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning.
Collaborates with colleagues to develop and renew curriculum and other school programs, including contributes positively to team that co-creates shared curriculum and assessments across sections of a course.
Contributes actively to build a vibrant faculty/staff learning culture.
Maintains regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.
Maintains expertise in subject matter and pedagogy through professional development.
Qualifications
BA degree in a relevant field and three years of relevant teaching experience.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to teach modern world history, US history, and high school-level course(s) in at least one other social science discipline.
Demonstrated ability to teach adolescents with joy and verve.
A strong understanding of and commitment to pedagogy aligned with the National Council for Social Studies.
Demonstrated ability to integrate innovative technology to support student learning.
Demonstrated ability to support all learners, including those with an identified learning difference or disability.
Obvious passion for history and at least one other social science discipline (e.
g.
, psychology, ethnic studies, economics, political science) and fostering that passion in adolescents.
Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic and other school programs.
Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated excellent attendance and punctuality.
A clear commitment to the educational philosophy of the school as articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Schools and professional behavior based on it.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in an independent/Catholic school environment.
Master’s degree in a relevant field and /or teaching credential in appropriate subject matter.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Works in a fast-paced environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and complexities serving a varied constituency.
Must comply with all state vaccination requirements and show proof of vaccination including but not limited to COVID-19 or proof of eligibility for exemption.
Ability to travel safely and comfortably across a 64-acre campus.
May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
Work primarily in a traditional climate-controlled classroom environment and intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold typical to the Mid-Peninsula in the Bay Area.
Work hours occasionally extend outside of the traditional workday such as for a back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences, or when chaperoning overnight school trips.
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