• This position is posted until filled; however, Administration reserves the right to begin interviewing after 5 days

Reports to: Middle School Principal and Head of SchoolHours: 1.0 FTE, Exempt (193-day position)OverviewServes as advisor and subject area teacher; teaches wellness class, clubs, and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty or other duties, as needed. Responsibilities/duties include, but are not limited to

• Prepares and implements well-organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establishes a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students interests, talents, and needs.
• Employs techniques that allow for hands-on, inquiry-based learning .
• Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students technological literacy.
• Uses various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction and provide meaningful feedback to students.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Serves as an advisor and advocate for 20 students; holds a morning meeting every day with them, works to provide social-emotional learning as well as guidance, and serves as the main conduit to advisees families.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues, communicates well with all constituents, honors confidentiality, fulfills time commitments, and enjoys teaching.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing.