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Winston-Salem Street School
World History Teacher
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What they do
A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
$62,957 / year median in North Carolina
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Part-time World History Teacher (one class daily) Teacher Responsibilities 1. Instruction ¨ Plan and implement instruction consistent with the school approved curriculum for assigned subject areas. ¨ Relate concepts and materials to the students and the objectives. ¨ Plan and implement effective use of class time. Model the importance of learning by starting class on time and continuing with instruction until the end of the period. ¨ Organize and manage the classroom to promote a smooth transition from one learning activity to another. ¨ Maintain a clean and well-organized classroom with plenty of examples of student learning. ¨ Hold high expectations for student learning which are realistic and appropriate. ¨ Teach skills for critical-thinking, problem solving, decision making, and independent learning by students. ¨ Design the lesson to stimulate interest and imagination. ¨ Organize instruction to allow for individual differences among learners. ¨ Provide for a review of concepts to re-teach when needed. ¨ Modify instruction to meet the needs of the students. ¨ Offer the learner alternative ways of achieving the objectives and adjust instructional strategies based on the feedback from learners. ¨ Communicate clearly and effectively with learners. ¨ Provide opportunities for questioning, speculation, and originality. ¨ Hold students accountable for timely completion of assigned work. ¨ Employ a variety of methods and materials that will provide a holistic approach to students learning academically, spiritually, and emotionally. ¨ Provide culturally relevant resources and models for our inner city student population. 2. Spiritual ¨ Strive to show examples of God's love and grace when communicating with students and staff, implementing class activities, and resolving challenges. 3. Management ¨ Use school reporting procedures to collect data, maintain student records, and report student progress. ¨ Maintain confidentiality for students in school related matters. ¨ Use a grading system that is consistent with the school assessment policy and which reflects the quality of student work. ¨ Establish a management system that communicates expectations, assignments, and work requirements. ¨ Recognize and reinforce appropriate behavior. ¨ Teach classroom expectations. ¨ Promote an effective system of student responsibility and accountability. ¨ Promote a classroom environment that respects the dignity of the child and is perceivedby students as equitable, consistent, and basedon clear expectations. 4. Professional Growth ¨ Participate in staff development activities. ¨ Remain current in content area and methods. ¨ Recognize problems within the school environment and actively contribute to their resolution. ¨ Collaborate with colleagues to plan and fulfill responsibilities related to school goals and priorities. ¨ Subscribe to school goals and take a proactive role to achieve them. ¨ Represent the school in a favorable and professional manner to the school's constituency and the general public. ¨ Attend school functions such as fundraisers, award banquets, graduation, retreats, guest speakers, chapel, etc. While meeting the needs of our students, the Winston-Salem Street School will make every attempt to work with staff members on establishing a suitable schedule. Certain areas of classroom time and curriculum implementation must remain consistent, but we feel flexibility in scheduling while honoring staff commitments, and respect for personal responsibilities, is key to fostering a healthy and devoted team. Certain teaching positions can accomplish goals through part-time hours, while other areas might require a fulltime commitment. We will identify those subjects and the areas of need and work with you to create a manageable schedule. This agreement is based on a PT schedule that consists of 4 days per week (Monday
- Thursday
- teaching one World History Class daily, during 3rd period
- 11:00 am
- 12:30 pm) The total salary breakdown:
- Total compensation: $10,000 ($1,000 monthly)
- Payroll is on the 15th of each month