Middle School History/Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7 & 8)

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an expeditionary learning school, is seeking a full-time innovative, dynamic, collaborative middle school history teacher with a strong background in teaching middle school and in teaching history, geography, and culture for the 2019-20 school year.

The Arts & Sciences middle school program is dedicated to teaching the whole child, through collaboration and ingenuity, we use our strong foundation in EL Education to teach young learners to be active and engaged citizens in the world. We are especially interested in candidates who are mindful and enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary connections, particularly with the humanities (English/History) team to support future program innovations

The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of adolescents (ages 12-14) and combine their knowledge of history, geography and culture, with humor, energy, and a desire to inspire middle school students. They will model and promote the school’s character traits of compassion, courage, respect, trust, honesty and stewardship.  Our school upholds the values of diversity and inclusivity and the successful candidate is able to create a safe and nurturing learning environment in which all students are respected. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible and an excellent communicator and collaborator. A deep understanding of middle school philosophy and a commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.

The SFSAS middle school history teacher also serves as a middle school advisor for a small group of students. These responsibilities include regular meetings with individual students, being a student advocate, communicating with teachers and families regarding students’ academic and social progress, and other related student supports.

About Our School

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is committed to educational excellence, seeking to develop students who are recognized for superb academic performance and for their ability to work creatively with others to recognize and solve problems. Arts & Sciences students are compassionate, creative, and contributing members of the local community who exemplify the EL Education ideal of citizen scholars.

Located in the high desert mountains of Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is well connected to our surrounding community and environment. Santa Fe is rich in its diversity, culture, and history, which provides many opportunities for students to build relationships with experts and organizations outside of our school. Our campus has many opportunities for outdoor learning and constant collaboration among age groups and faculty.

Our teaching community is diverse in their tenure with the school; many have been here for many years, while others have recently joined Arts & Sciences. All teachers are committed to helping every student pursue their passion while honoring everyone's learning style. Teachers are empowered to create and revise the curriculum to implement best practices and grow in our craft. Our interdisciplinary learning expeditions, professional development and collaboration as a team, make learning a joyful and powerful experience at Arts & Sciences.

Other important aspects of the position include:

• Teaming with colleagues to help further differentiate instruction to challenge, enrich, and support a diverse group of learners
• Acting as a caring and committed homeroom/crew teacher
• Teach one elective class per semester that connects a teacher’s passion and the interest of our middle school students

Qualifications and Attributes

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in History (U.S. and/or World), the Classics, Social Sciences or Social Sciences Education or related field
• Experience working with Middle School students as a history teacher or related subject area
• A passion for the history/social sciences
• Understanding of learning styles and differentiated instruction
• Ability to design hands-on, experiential learning activities that advance learning and present real-life opportunities
• Ability to work with technology to support, supplement and enhance teaching and learning
• Affinity and enthusiasm for working with adolescents
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to inspire others
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and improve professionally
• Sound judgment and emotional maturity
• Ability to collaborate and work with a team
• Willingness to engage in the Arts & Sciences community

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum and activities that are aligned with the school’s academic standards, mission, and vision
• Create, maintain and promote a safe, nurturing learning environment that responds to students’ academic, social, and emotional growth
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
• Maintain and communicate high academic and personal expectations for all students
• Incorporate direct instruction, discussion, projects, and cooperative work to engage all students, keep classes focused, and infuse a lasting desire to learn
• Develop and maintain student portfolios in accordance with school standards and philosophy
• Develop and use a variety of assessments that measure progress toward academic goals
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and respectfully with students, families, and colleagues
•  Plan and initiate field trips and extracurricular activities
• Attend staff and divisional meetings, workshops and conferences

Professional Development

Teachers at Arts & Sciences develop a culture where professional development is expected and embedded in the daily fabric of our school. Professional development includes large group presentations, grade level or team meetings, workshops, peer observations, team teaching, and offsite institutes and workshops.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and, a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org or via postal mail by Friday, June 28th 2019.  Please make the Subject Line in your email Middle School History Teacher.

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences

5912 Jaguar Drive

Santa Fe, NM 87507

To find out more information regarding Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, please visit our website at www.santafeschool.org

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences places a high value on creating a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the cultural richness of our state, our country, and our world. The school is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. Diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students is actively sought. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the school in order to arrange such accommodation.