Striving to be a leading Independent Catholic school, Malvern Preparatory School is a school for boys grades 6-12 committed to the Augustinian values of Veritas, Unitas, and Caritas, meaning Truth, Unity, and Love.  We foster a radically student center approach to learning so we seek individuals who are innovative, creative, and compassionate self-starters who can work collaboratively.

May 12, 2022

Position: Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Reports to:  Upper School Academy Leader

Department: Social Studies

Status: Full Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Social Studies educator that has both depth and breadth of content expertise to team with our Social Studies Department and Grade Level Academy Team.  Applicants should have experience with student-centered educational practices, a broad array of assessment strategies, and be comfortable with teaching all levels of learners across all disciplines within Social Studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in higher level advanced courses, particularly in Economics. S/he is expected to be proficient with various forms of communication and instructional technology. Applicants will also be expected to be involved with co-curricular activities and/or mentoring students. In addition, we are seeking applicants with experience in service-oriented, project-based learning.  Most importantly, it is essential that the candidate believes in the idea that we put team goals before our own, where we are “one team all in.”

Essential Duties:

• Creates and implements highly innovative, well-prepared lesson plans for a balanced program of instruction, application and class work activities within the Social Studies curriculum for all assigned classes
• Communicates student progress and class objectives to parents on a regular basis
• Participates in Student Life by moderating an extracurricular activity or coaching a sport
• Keeps students actively engaged in learning by regularly utilizing student-centered learning methods
• Designs, adapts, and delivers instruction to address each student’s diverse learning strengths and needs and creates opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning in different ways
• Understands and values the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion as essential to curricular design.
• Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards, acting as a role model
• Builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation with students and colleagues

Competencies Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently and effectively with other team members
• Good team player and very reliable in working without close supervision
• Passionate about actively supporting the School’s mission
• Ability to teach multiple disciplines within Social Studies

To Apply:

Please send the following documents in a single attachment and be sure to include the position title in the subject line. All materials should be emailed to employment@malvernprep.org: 

• Resume 
• Cover letter 
• Copy of Teacher Certification is optional

Please visit http://www.malvernprep.org for additional information about our school.

Malvern Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Malvern Prep's mission.

Qualifications:     

• Bachelor's Degree in a Social Studies discipline (required)
• Master's Degree or Education Degree (preferred)
• 3+ Years of teaching experience (preferred)
• Certification in Secondary Social Studies (preferred)
• Current (dated within a year) clearances (required)