Missouri Reap Ellisville , MO 63011
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description:
OVERVIEW:
Our Middle School Social Studies Teacher will teach in a collaborative, innovative, personalized learning model for 5th-8th grade students. Their essential responsibility is to develop creative learning opportunities for students' academic, social-emotional, and spiritual growth while being a champion for St. John's unique personalized learning model, which prioritizes the teacher as a mentor.
ATTRIBUTES:
Faith-filled. Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Developer. Has a mentor or coach mindset; eager to see people grow into their fullest potential.
Teachable. A lifelong learner, open to feedback and direction.
Organized. Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
Positive. A proactive collaborator and team player.
Innovative. Able to create, problem-solve and think outside the box.
Passionate. A heart for teaching the whole child in a personalized environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with staff and student learners to build authentic personalized learning experiences that encourage students' whole-person growth: academically, socially, interpersonally, and spiritually.
Model and implement research-based effective instructional strategies for personalized learning.
Use data to identify levels of student performance and development areas on an individual and group level.
Utilize technology-based systems for curriculum, assessment, and data.
Consistently evaluate students' academic and social-emotional needs and proactively plan growth opportunities for individual students and the classroom as a whole.
Create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment of inquiry, respect, and collaboration.
Model real-life success skills like communication, self-awareness, and decision-making.
Strive for excellent and effective collaboration with other teachers and leadership; works effectively and cooperatively with others in a team environment.
Assist in planning and implementing school programs, initiatives, and other activities.
Actively develop positive parent-teacher relationships and promote parent-teacher partnerships.
Support the partnership of St. John and Pathfinder Church by regularly participating in church and staff events and combined professional development opportunities.
Participate as needed in activities outside typical school hours; e.g., parent-teacher conferences and special school events committees.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Possess strong Christian values and a desire to share God's love with children.
Bachelor's degree required.
Current state teaching certification in one or more of the following areas: middle, secondary, elementary, or special education. Social Studies specialty preferred but not required.
Ability to evaluate students' needs through data interpretation, observation, and personal interaction.
Prior experience in a personalized learning environment and/or experience utilizing standards-based grading, preferred.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with empathy, clarity, and respect with students, parents, coworkers, and leaders.
WORK SCHEDULE:
10-month, full-time work schedule Monday through Friday following the 2024-2025 school calendar.
Apply at www.stjls.org/employment
Missouri Reap