Social Studies Teacher, Middle School

Reports to: Middle School Division HeadStarting date: August 2024Seattle Country Day School (SCDS) is an independent school that serves more than 400 gifted students, grades K–8, on a 2.4-acre campus on the north slope of Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington.At SCDS, we know gifted children can be intense, verbal, and imaginative; we also know that gifted children come from every community, every race, and every socioeconomic class. Our students find a warm, welcoming classroom based around the concept of inquiry, where teachers encourage them to explore, ask questions, experiment, and create. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning, informed by diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. This attention to the whole child stimulates intellect and imagination and helps foster qualities such as flexibility, empathy, integrity, and compassion.SCDS is guided by a multi-year strategic plan that focuses on two interconnected priorities: retaining and attracting excellent faculty, especially faculty of color, and increasing the racial and socioeconomic diversity and inclusivity of our school.SCDS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SCDS are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, or marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other status protected by applicable law.We encourage everyone who is interested in this position to apply.Qualifications for the PositionThe successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5 years of middle school teaching experience; a master’s degree is preferred. Must be experienced with the developmental needs of 12- to 14-year-old children. Experience developing and implementing social studies curriculum for grades 6–8 is required. Academic or professional experience in gifted education, creative problem-solving, and inquiry-based education is preferred.ResponsibilitiesThe middle school social studies teacher will be a member of the middle school faculty and report to the middle school head. This position is ideal for the dynamic and knowledgeable teacher who has experience designing and implementing social studies curriculum for grades 6–8. The teacher will work closely with other teachers and content-area specialists. Responsibilities also include overseeing an advisory, participation in class outings and grade-level trips, both domestic and international, as well as attendance at faculty and department-level meetings.This position is full-time.SCDS offers a very competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range is $65,000–$124,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability, excellent retirement plan, and section 125 plan.

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