Middle School Religion and Social Studies Teacher
Overview:
The Summit Country Day School is a nationally recognized leader in character education and offers a compelling combination of small classes, caring faculty, academic rigor, and strong spiritual values. For more than a century, The Summit has maintained a proud legacy of excellence in independent, Catholic education. We offer a coeducational learning experience to students from Montessori 18 months through grade 12. The Summit is a place where values are affirmed, young minds are enriched, and dreams take flight. Learn more at www.summitcds.org.
Reporting to the Middle School Director, the Middle School Religion and Social Studies Teacher is a Middle School faculty member who works in both the religion and social studies departments in grades 5-8. This teacher provides a meaningful Catholic-based religion curriculum and helps students learn and apply concepts of faith. This teacher also has the content knowledge and pedagogical skill to engage students in project-based learning experiences in social studies classes.
Responsibilities:
- Teach grade 6 religion and social studies.
- Serve as an advisor for a group of grade 6 students and as an active member of the grade 6 team.
- Participate as an active member of the religion and social studies departments.
- Attend faculty and administrative meetings as needed.
- Assist with middle school duties as needed.
- Support the philosophy, policies and goals of the school and adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
- Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
- Plan, implement, and supervise the religious education program in accordance with the goals, policies, procedures, philosophy, and curriculum of the school.
- Work with the other religion teachers and the Religious Education Coordinator to develop and implement the school campus ministry program.
- Deliver a social studies curriculum with collaborative and project-based experiences that foster students’ critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Monitor student progress, provide timely feedback, and maintain appropriate student records.
- Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in middle school education specific to teaching religion and social studies, classroom management and social-emotional learning.
- Adapt the classroom program and provide necessary accommodations to meet the needs of individual students.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the classroom and advisement.
- Provide necessary and effective parent communication, including parent/student conferences and back-to-school night.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Practicing Catholic with current Basic Catechetical Certification is required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in theology, ministry, history, education, or related field is required.
- A minimum of two years of middle school teaching experience is preferable.
- Current Ohio teaching certification/license preferred.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of best practices for middle child education.
- Demonstrate a passion for driving student learning and success.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Proficient in Google Workspace for Education.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
