Keys School - Middle School Social Studies Teacher & Advisor, 7th & 8th Grade

Keys School - Middle School Social Studies Teacher & Advisor, 7th & 8th Grade Palo Alto, CA Job Details Full-time From $90,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Middle school teaching School experience Academic program development Behavior management Community engagement Teamwork Student performance assessment strategies Curriculum development Interactive learning teaching method Mid-level Bachelor's degree Working with middle schoolers Student advising Classroom behavior management Collaborative teaching Communication skills Teaching K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description

TEACHING OPPORTUNITY

• Only candidates who apply via this link will be considered: https://bit.

ly/Keys_MS_SS_TeachAdv The Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher designs, delivers, evaluates, and updates the social studies curriculum for Grades 7 and 8 in alignment with the School's mission and culture. Reporting to the Head of Middle School, they create a dynamic, developmentally responsive curriculum that intentionally weaves social-emotional learning and culturally responsive, equity-centered practices into daily instruction, content, and classroom culture. The ideal candidate will possess a deep and nuanced understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, middle school development, social-emotional learning, identity-conscious practice, and a personal commitment to growth and development. This educator cultivates an environment that provides students with a foundation for lifelong learning, the development of self-advocacy skills, and resilience while demonstrating empathy and compassion for others. This educator is committed to collaborative, reflective practice that centers student agency, authenticity, and learning. All employees are a part of a vibrant community of engaged, dedicated, and caring students and colleagues. They participate in the broader life of the school, including other duties, as assigned. This opportunity requires collaboration, strong communication skills, and a sense of humor. Expectations

• Contextualize developmentally-appropriate classroom experiences around essential understandings, interdisciplinary integration, and antiracist pedagogy.
• Lead an inquiry based social studies curriculum with a strong focus on project-based learning, research skills and collaborative group work.
• Serve as a 7th grade advisor, guiding students' social-emotional growth, organization, as well as transition into final middle school years.
• Integrate community resources and/or partnerships into learning experiences.
• In collaboration with the grade-level team and the Assistant Head of Middle School, develop research- and skills-based yearlong and unit learning plans.
• Use a variety of formative and summative assessment data to differentiate instruction and maintain an up to date gradebook where students firmly grasp feedback and personal growth.
• Actively engage in and support daily operations of the school community by participating in weekly assemblies (Openings), recess and lunch duties, and additional school activities and events as needed.
• Participate in department, grade-level, and advisory planning meetings, to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and communication.
• Communicate about the classroom program and learning with families through face-to-face conversations, emails, and other electronic communication.
• Lead and support intake, fall, and spring conferences with students and families.
• Actively participate in professional development with a growth mindset and a healthy sense of humor.
• Use classroom management approaches that develop intrinsic motivation, student agency, and self-reflection. Frame mistakes as opportunities to learn while ensuring the safety, social-emotional learning, and well-being of all classroom community members.
• Engage in ongoing and essential work to foster a culture of respect, equity, belonging, and inclusion.
• Maintain professional collegial relationships that encourage sharing, planning, and working together toward improved instructional skills and student success.
• Model positive behaviors for students and colleagues that align with the school's core values, emphasizing critical social and emotional skills.
• Monitor own beliefs and behavior to make certain that high expectations are held for all teachers and students regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, or other personal characteristics.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information on the position and instructions on HOW TO APPLY, view the full Job Description at https://bit.ly/Keys_MS_SS_TeachAdv.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Relocate:

Palo Alto, CA 94306: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person