Social Studies Teacher
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SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER
Elizabeth Seton High School (ESHS) is a Catholic secondary college preparatory school for young women founded in 1959 by the Daughters of Charity. Located in Prince Georges County a suburb of Washington DC the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the District of Columbia. ESHS is committed to providing students with an integrated program that stresses moral values academic excellence civic responsibility and community service. The community reflects a broad ethnic cultural and economic diversity contributing to the rich learning environment. For more information about the school including our guiding principles please visit .
Job Summary
We are actively seeking a Social Studies teacher for SY25-26. Applicants should be capable and comfortable teaching Social Studies courses across our curriculum (extremely critical). Core subjects include Government U.S. History World History and/or elective courses: Psychology and Sociology. We are searching for a professional educator to serve as a full-time Upper School Social Studies instructor. The Social Studies department is known for its collaboration creativity differentiation of instruction and assessment and commitment to continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate would have experience and/or familiarity with Advanced Placement courses and be growth-oriented and open to learning about and teaching in a variety of modalities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise students in the classroom on school grounds and educational trips
Responsibilities
- Create a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of learning that helps foster students intellectual social and emotional development
- Provide daily instruction including clear learning outcomes well-designed lessons and high-quality assessments aligned with ESHS curriculum and standards
- Practical technology skills including using ESHS learning management systems (Blackbaud and Google Classroom)
- Serve as an advisor in the Student Advisory Program
- Demonstrate best practices in data-driven instruction including inquiry and hands-on activities demonstrations lectures and discussions
- Communicate regularly with families to identify students talents interests and needs and update parents regarding students achievements and progress
- Active commitment to enhancing our school community through involvement in committees and student life activities
- Collaborate with school-based staff and the ESHS community in meetings regular analysis sessions and professional learning designed to enhance students learning experience and increase student achievement
Required Skills and Abilities:
- A desire to teach in a Catholic School committed to Catholic education and the formation of young women in Christian character
- Ability to teach all levels of study from College Preparatory to Advanced Placement
- Exemplary character and demonstrated services to others
- Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate best practices in data-driven instruction including inquiry and hands-on activities demonstrations lectures and discussions
- Creativity and an ability to collaborate with colleagues
- Willingness and ability to contribute to an atmosphere and environment conducive to our girls academic spiritual social and emotional development
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Education History Geography or a related discipline
- Masters in related field preferred
- MSDE or certification from another State preferred
- Active Social Studies teaching certificate (grades 7-12) desired
- One year teaching experience required
- Specialized training in teaching secondary school-aged children is preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to navigate school facilities and lead students to safety in case of an emergency
- Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times
Salary Range:
- Based on experience and credentials
Elizabeth Seton High School an Equal Opportunity Employer does not discriminate based on race color national or ethnic origin age gender disability marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by federal state or local law in the administration of its employment practices.
Employment Type
Full-Time
