Job Type
Part-time
Description
George School, an all-gender Quaker boarding/day school located in Newtown, PA, seeks a part-time Teacher of Personal Finance and Economics beginning as soon as possible.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of lesson planning, instruction, and assessment.
- Serve on a school committee (waived in the first year).
- Advise approximately ten students (waived in the first year).
- Perform other community contributions, which may include coaching a sport, supervising a club, social or dorm activities or evening study hall.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in history or related social science; advanced degree preferred.
- Experience teaching Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate curricula preferred.
- Ability to teach a wide range of humanities and social science courses, especially Economics.
- Experience using or integrating technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
- An openness to exploring innovative teaching strategies and emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.
- A willingness to take pedagogical risks to enhance student learning experiences.
- Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of students.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
- Interest in being a part of the community life of a boarding school.
- Commitment to working towards antiracism and developing and practicing cultural competency.
- Commitment to the traditions and philosophy of a Quaker educational community
- Ability to work with a diverse student population and a style consistent with Quaker values.