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Company Name : Annie Wright Schools
Location : Tacoma, WA 98403
Position : Upper Schools Social Studies Teacher
Job Description : Annie Wright is seeking an Upper Schools Social Studies Teacher to begin on August 22, 2022. This is a full time faculty position that reports directly to an Upper School Division Director.*Mission Statement*Annie Wright’s strong community cultivates individual learners to become well-educated, creative and responsible citizens for a global society.About AWSTradition meets innovation at Annie Wright Schools, where we honor our rich history and traditions, embrace the present, and continue always to move forward. Founded in 1884, Annie Wright Schools serve students from age three through high school. The Lower and Middle Schools offer co-ed programs in Preschool through Grade 8, while separate Upper Schools for boys and girls offer day and boarding options in Grades 9 through 12, welcoming students from Tacoma and around the world. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, delivering IB programs in every division.*Position description*The Upper Schools Social Studies Teacher encourages students to explore, analyze, examine, question, and, ultimately, inspires students to understand the world and their place in it through a more critical and well-informed lens. In both academic and co-curricular spaces, the teacher is a mentor, a guide and an advocate for student voice and exploration.As a core member of the Upper Schools faculty, the Social Studies Teacher reports to both Upper Schools’ Division Directors, working with them and other faculty to continuously assess the curriculum and review best practices, and is integral in supporting and developing students that embody the school’s mission and vision.As a member of the school’s social studies department, the Social Studies Teacher will be charged with collaborating with their departmental team with guidance from our Assistant Director of Academic Affairs and Upper Schools’ Division Directors. Teachers of social studies contribute to the development of students as creative thinkers and problem solvers, enabling them to become life-long learners who are curious about understanding and improving the world through the study of individuals and societies. The Annie Wright Schools social studies faculty aspires to develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and a multiplicity of perspectives in our students. Our faculty strives to collaborate effectively to provide equitable, high-quality experiences that are rigorous, creative, and relevant to all our students.*Position overview: duties & responsibilities*The Upper Schools Social Studies Teacher:Teaches four or five Social Studies courses in alignment with the mission and philosophy of Annie Wright Schools and with the International Baccalaureate framework;If teaching four sections, runs an after school (s)Elective in an area of passion and/or expertise;Implements curriculum based on best practices in teaching, student-centered instruction, and relevant educational technologies;Participates actively in after school and extra-curricular programming along with other members of the faculty to understand students outside as well as inside the classroom;Fulfills all faculty duties, which can include serving as an advisor, and maintains good communication with families about student progress.*Qualifications*The US Social Studies Teacher will demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences. This is an aspirational list and Annie Wright Schools encourages candidates to apply who may not currently possess, but are working on building, all of these qualities. The US Social Studies Teacher:Holds a BA in history, political science, or a related field;Has experience as a teacher of social studies at the high school level and/or middle school;Is familiar with independent schools and/or the International Baccalaureate framework;Is a strong communicator and empathetic listener;Practices cultural humility in personal interactions;Is innovative and playful;Is a mentor, a guide and a team-builder;Demonstrates an ability to form authentic relationships with high school students;Demonstrates proficiency in educational technologies;Is eligible to work in the United States.Physical RequirementsMust be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time;Must be able to move comfortably around a classroom, accessing materials and assisting students as needed;Must be able to communicate and exchange information with students, other teachers, and families.*Salary & benefits*Compensation includes competitive benefits including medical and dental benefits, a retirement plan, daily lunch, and salary commensurate with experience.*Application process*Annie Wright Schools remain firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Annie Wright shall hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all other employment related decisions without regard to an employee’s race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, political ideology, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Annie Wright Schools are actively seeking to create a more culturally diverse school community and accordingly, applicants of color and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and email and telephone contact information for 3-5 professional references, all in PDF format, to Mrs. Erin Gann, Executive Assistant to the Head of Schools, at erin_gann@aw.org. In accordance with Annie Wright Schools’ strategic focus on issues related to social justice, candidates should anticipate being asked to address how their past work, as well as future contributions, might serve to advance Annie Wright’s commitment to a more diverse and inclusive community. Applications for this position will be accepted until the position is filled.Location: 827 North Tacoma AvenueTacoma,WA 98403, Tacoma, WA 98403Job Type: Full-time
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