High School History Teachers – SEED Foundation

DESCRIPTION
The SEED Foundation (www.seedfoundation.com) was created in 1997 to establish college-preparatory urban boarding schools that prepare children both academically and socially, for success in college and beyond. In 1998, the Foundation opened The SEED Public Charter School of Washington, D.C. – the nation’s first urban public college preparatory boarding school. The school currently serves 325 students in grade 6-12. In 2015, 100% of SEED’s seniors were accepted to a four year college or university.

All SEED students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon when they return home for the weekend. The dormitories are organized into small “houses” of 10-12 students per life skills counselor for afternoon and evening routines such as study hall, house meetings, and social activities. We provide a safe and caring 24 hour boarding experience. Our relationship with parents and guardians is essential to the success of their child while at SEED.

We are currently seeking High School History Teachers for 2017-2018 school year to work with and teach upper school students to prepare them for success in a college preparatory upper school program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate in a strong team environment to:
Provide for an engaging upper school learning environment conducive to student success
Promote and support a upper program with promotion based upon standards master
Communicate knowledge in an interesting, stimulating, and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and to guide and improve instruction
Promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner, using a variety of instructional methodologies, curriculum resources, and materials
Integrate literacy strategies into the instructional framework
Differentiate instruction to reach all learners
Plan, organize, and deliver appropriate lessons for assigned area(s) of responsibility, and submit lesson plans to the Principal on an as requested basis
Establish and maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning
Collaborate with fellow teachers on planning, professional development, and standards-based curriculum and common assessment design to contribute to the continuous improvement of instruction at the school
Assess students’ learning in a professional manner and communicate students’ progress to parents and fellow teachers to facilitate future instruction.
Identify special needs of students and seek additional support, as needed
Maintain and submit necessary records, progress reports, and grade reports
Participate in faculty meetings, workshops, staff development programs, and other school sponsored activities
Participate in summer programming including direct service to incoming and returning SEED youth and curriculum work with colleagues
Assist in general building supervision and discipline of students outside of the classroom
Adhere to the professional and ethical standards as outlined in the SEED PCS Staff Manual

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors’ degree in related field, preferably in Education;
Praxis II passing score required in the content area;
Master’s in related field and/or prior teaching experience highly desired.

HOW TO APPLY
teaching@seedschooldc.org

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