Social Studies Teacher

The Social Studies Teacher at St. Louis University High School will serve the unique Catholic and Jesuit educational and formational mission of the school by designing and implementing educational curriculum in one or more academic subjects, covering additional required supervisory, formational and co-curricular responsibilities and fulfilling school expectations for ongoing professional and spiritual development. This position will teach four sections with heavy emphasis in AP Economics.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to the school mission and philosophy, educational best practices as well as Jesuit and St. Louis U. High curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and delivers individual lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using a variety of teaching techniques and appealing to various learning styles.
• Prepares materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades and communicates student performance via PowerSchool and Canvas.
• Discusses academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise and reports specific challenges and plans for support to school leadership and learning resource personnel.
• Monitors students' progress throughout the year and evaluates knowledge, skills and competence for performance in related practical tasks and projects.
• Provides support for character and spiritual formation as outlined in the document "The Graduate at Graduation."
• Communicates progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents.
• Maintains all necessary materials for individual student learning.
• Monitors halls, homeroom, study periods, lunchrooms and covers other support tasks with other faculty and staff.
• Participates in faculty meetings, Pre-Tenure formation programs, in-service opportunities, and retreat and spiritual formation activities. Attendance in educational workshops and training seminars are encouraged.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in secondary education generally and Catholic and Jesuit education specifically.
• Collaborate with colleagues through positive and growth focused relationship development.
• Embrace, support, and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in and outside the classroom.
• Performs related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Understanding of the pedagogy and best practices of education, preferred Catholic and Jesuit educational philosophy and pedagogy.
• Desire to teach secondary school-aged students, ability to adapt approaches to instruction and engagement their developmental status and willingness to embrace and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the school.
• The ability to design lessons that teach curriculum in an engaging manner, applying various teaching methods.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite and other essential educational software.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in History or closely related field (Political Science, Sociology, Geography).
• Ongoing maintenance of all requirements regarding professional courses and in-services required.
• Prior teaching experience is highly preferred.

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