Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons for multiple sections of World History, including Advanced Placement (AP), predominately at the Grade 10 level
• Teach electives in the History and Social Studies Department as needed by Department Chair
• Prepare academic materials, including homework assignments, syllabi and instructional handouts; report to the department chair monthly regarding the effectiveness of concepts
• Facilitate classroom discussions and encourage the participation of all students, incorporating relevant reading and current events
• Grade papers, tests and homework, monitoring progress and adapting lesson plans to meet students’ needs
• Assess individual strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of each student, addressing issues as needed
• Uphold clearly communicated rules and behavior expectations for a disciplined and inclusive classroom setting
• Communicate with parents regarding noteworthy achievements, academic challenges, special considerations or concerns

Job Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or history
• A minimum of five years teaching experience in the field of history and/or social studies

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Education and/or History, or related field
• AP teaching experience, particularly in World History
• Previous experience in the Harkness method

About St. Johns Country Day School

About St. Johns Country Day School St. Johns Country Day School is one of the leading non-sectarian independent schools in Jacksonville, Florida and maintains a Pre-K3 through Grade 12 school enrollment of about 500 students. Learn more at sjcds.net. Accreditations Florida Council of Independent Schools Cognia

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