Social Studies Teacher Long Term Substitute
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Job Location:
Framingham, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
POSITION OVERVIEWWe are currently seeking a talented educator to teach 7th and 8th grade Social Studies for mid- March through late June for the 2025-26 school year. We will have an opening for a permanent Social Studies teacher in the 2026-27 school year; the individual who serves in the long-term substitute role is encouraged to apply for the permanent position. Our Social Studies program emphasizes meaningful real-world learning alongside the development of strong academic skillsSCHOOL MISSIONThe mission of the Christa McAuliffe Charter School is to cultivate within each member of a diverse student body through the expeditionary learning design an intense commitment to self and community the courage and insight to set high standards for academic and personal success and the knowledge skills and attitudes to achieve those THE SCHOOLThe Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an EL Education school for 300 scholars in grades 6-8 with a hands-on curriculum that inspires achievement through active learning character growth and teamwork. The school is committed to ensuring that all students grow as learners and as ethical people through meaningful work and a strong community WHAT IS EL EDUCATIONEL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) is a national school transformation organization operating in 165 schools in 30 states and reaching over 45000 students. EL partners with schools to improve student achievement through an inquiry and project-based approach. EL schools inspire the motivation to learn engage teachers and students in new levels of focus and effort and transform schools into places where students and adults become leaders of their own learning. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES- Teach three sections of 7th grade Social Studies and two sections of 8th Grade Civics- Collaborate with colleagues to teach and refine rigorous engaging units and learning expeditions- Employ a variety of teaching methodologies that guide students to engage in critical thinking: use of protocols simulations workshops Socratic seminars cooperative learning experiments hands-on projects and other inquiry-based activities- Provide differentiated support including accommodations and modifications to ensure all students are able to meet and exceed standards- Participate in ongoing professional development including instructional coaching- Implement school-wide positive behavioral systems to effectively manage the classroom- Continually communicate with students families regarding performance and progress- Serve as an active member of the McAuliffe Community including attending evening celebrations of student learning and admissions events QUALIFICATIONS- Appreciation for the Expeditionary Learning (EL) design model -- commitment to develop curriculum and implement EL core practices including in-depth learning expeditions- Appreciation for the life and mind of the adolescent student- Personal qualities that exemplify the schools emphasis on character development and community- Teaching experience (ideally in grades 5 through 9) consistent with McAuliffes progressive constructivist exploratory and project-based educational philosophy- Strong subject area background; highly qualified or ready to get qualified; licensed in Massachusetts with relevant content area expertise- Reader writer critical thinker and attentive to current events and opportunities to create curriculum that guides scholars to make sense of the world- Strong interpersonal skills commitment to teamwork and readiness to reflect and grow- Values a collaborative approach to working with a diverse population of children and adults- Sense of humor and a high level of energy enthusiasm flexibility and spontaneity- Exemplary organizational skills including ability to prioritize complete tasks (such as grading) efficiently keep grade-book up to date and document lessons materials and assessment
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Management
- Communication skills
- Algebra
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Cordova
- Word Processing
About Company
The Christa McAuliffe Charter School is an Expeditionary Learning charter school for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, serving students from Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Sudbury, and Southborough and a number of other towns outside of Bo ... View more
