The Academy of the Holy Cross is accepting resumes for a Social Studies Teacher.

The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity.  The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.

All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment and communication.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Global Civilizations and US History
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills
• Prepare and follow course syllabi and objectives in accordance with the established scope and sequence of the department curriculum
• Use a variety of instructional strategies to provide excellence to students of all ability levels
• Collaborate on pacing and major assessments with fellow teachers
• Evaluate student work and maintain up-to-date records of student assessments and grades
• Maintain a pleasant and productive class environment that is student-centered and conducive to learning

EDUCATION:

• B.A. in History, or Social Studies Education or a related field
• MA in History or Education, or related field is desirable

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with integrating appropriate educational technologies into the teaching environment
• Experience with teaching or working with the assistive technologies of the iPad is desirable
• Experience teaching social studies in a high school setting

SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in speech and writing
• Ability and willingness to plan and organize materials and lessons
• Ability to work with colleagues in the History and Social Studies department to develop lesson plans, write assessments and generally maintain academic standards
• Ability to work in partnership with parents, staff, students and the community to provide student-centering learning
• Flexibility in dealing with changing schedules and situations
• Must be comfortable teaching students in an all-girls Catholic School