Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Dawson, a K-12 independent school of 535 students located east of Boulder on a beautiful 112-acre campus, seeks a full-time MS Social Studies teacher for 6th grade. Dawson is a growing and passionate educational community dedicated to the healthy development and education of all of its students.
Dawson School Mission Statement:
Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem-solvers who bring their best to the world.
Professional and Personal Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in Social Studies or related fields is required
- Experience teaching Middle School Social Studies
- Demonstrated classroom management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Personal warmth and friendliness
- An attitude that exemplifies teamwork and personal responsibility
- Ability to include technology elements into all aspects of instruction
- Maintain strict confidentiality in all matters
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for work with all school constituencies
- Model school virtues of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity
Duties
- Report to Director of Middle School
- Teach three sections of history and one additional course, plus coaching or some other elective
- Serve as Advisor
- Participate in class trips and Winterim
- Actively participate in the extracurricular life of the School
- Additional duties as deemed necessary by the School
The salary range for this position is $45,000-$70,000. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401k. Interested candidates should go to the Dawson website (www.dawsonschool.org), scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the Employment link, click the link under Current Job Opportunities at Dawson, and select the Middle School Social Studies posting to apply for this position. Only online applications will be accepted.
No phone calls please. Visit: www.dawsonschool.org