/ Social Studies Teacher

Educators at FCS nurture lifelong learners, courageous risk takers, and joyous peacemakers through the expression of our commitments to Quakerism, Progressive education, and diversity. Our curriculum  engages students in the exploration of values rooted in our Quaker Heritage – equality, integrity, community, environmental stewardship, simplicity, and peaceful conflict resolution.--from a range of perspectives. 

Job Summary The middle school social studies teacher will teach 5th grade with a focus on United States History, and 6th grade with a focus on ancient civilizations, and serve as an advisor to a group of 5th or 6th grade students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching history and social studies skills, as well as a deep understanding of ancient civilizations and the diverse social, cultural, and political dynamics that have shaped the United States from pre-Columbian exploration through the modern civil rights movement. Candidates will also have experience teaching middle school social studies, differentiating instruction, working across disciplines, connecting students’ learning to the world outside of school, and supporting equity and inclusion. Strong candidates will enjoy working with adolescents, creating engaging interdisciplinary learning experiences, and collaborating with community members. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead social studies learning for two 5th-grade classes and two 6th-grade classes, as well as an advisory
• Plan and update engaging lessons and units of study that consider multiple learning styles and differences 
• Work collaboratively with the Learning Specialist and grade-level colleagues to provide differentiated and interdisciplinary learning experiences for students
• Provide remediation and enrichment as needed
• Maintain regular communication with parents about class activities, topics of study, and special events through the class web page 
• Contribute to the FCS school-wide community 
• Organize daily morning advisory activities 
• Participate in weekly Meeting for Worship
• Facilitate non-violent conflict resolution
• Participate in scheduled school events such as parent-teacher conferences, Back-to-School Night, and field trips
• Attend major school-wide events including Fall Fair and the Spring Auction
• Ensure communication across constituencies 
• Work in partnership with all members of the teaching team and the administration
• Communicate proactively and responsively with individual families
• Complete all progress reports and student recommendations in a professional and timely manner, emphasizing the individual strengths and challenges for each student
• Write letters of recommendation
• Continuously integrate the school’s commitment to Quakerism, Progressive Education, and Equity in your classroom
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Engage in continuous, ongoing professional development
• Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities
• Work with the humanities curriculum coordinator and the other language arts and social studies teachers to ensure lesson and units cover desired learning outcomes
• Partner with a teacher in the lower school to facilitate cross divisional peer-to-peer relationships among middle and lower school students
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Desired and/or Required

• Genuine love for children, especially middle schoolers
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of classroom experience
• Understanding of child development
• Commitment to Progressive Education and to equity and inclusion
• Knowledge of Quaker beliefs and practices 
• E xperience integrating technology within the language arts curriculum
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers and other school community members

Commitment to Diversity FCS is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive educational community and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or a person's status as a qualified candidate with a disability in administration of its educational program, admission policies, financial aid program, staff hiring, and other school-administered programs.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, we actively seek faculty and staff of varied backgrounds and encourage them to share their unique gifts to cultivate a rich educational experience. We strive to create a learning environment that exposes students to the value and breadth of differences, informs their perspective, and prepares them to shape the world.