Middle School Humanities Teacher

Terra School is looking for a dedicated middle school humanities teacher. This position includes co-leading a mixed 6th, 7th and 8th grade class, while being the lead humanities teacher (English and Social Studies). Students remain in the middle classroom for a three-year period. Our middle school operates with a focus on individually prescribed instruction in multi-age classrooms, emphasizing individual challenge and achievement.

• Curriculum Planning:
  • Lead in planning Humanities lessons and curricula.
  • Collaborate on a curriculum map for the academic year that align with the Terra School curriculum.
  • Use inquiry-based learning as a guidepost for curriculum.
• Classroom Management
  • Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes autonomy, respect and cooperation.
  • Manage student behavior using positive reinforcement and consistent classroom routines.
  • Able to multitask: managing small groups, whole group, individualized teaching and learning stations/centers.
• Parental Engagement
  • Confer with parents on children's progress.
  • Attend student-educator-parent meetings.
• Academic Assistance
  • Assist with lesson assignments and reinforce learning.
  • Run small group lessons and discussions.

• Assess students’ academic progress and development through formal and informal methods.
• Provide individualized support and interventions for students who need additional help.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress and ways to support learning at home.
• Additional Duties
  • Supervise students during outdoor time, lunch, and other non-classroom times.
  • Be a self-starter, committed to putting in the work and pitching in where needed

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree or Higher in Education or a related field. Ideally, applicants would have a humanities degree (English or History).
• A passion for learning and a desire to develop a knowledge of current best practices in middle school education.
• Love and understanding of early teenagers
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Canvas. HMH, SEE Learning, and MAP testing, a plus
• Trained by PBL Works and/or willingness to be trained
• Experience in an independent school environment or a non-traditional teaching experience a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to create a positive, nurturing environment for all students.
• Comfort with technology and online learning platforms.

Terra School offers employee benefits that include

• Competitive compensation based on educational attainment and years experience in education.
• We operate on a ten-month calendar, with organized sessions aligned with local public and private schools.
• Educators will have time off during seasonal breaks and in the summer.
• Health insurance that includes vision, dental, long term disability and life insurance.
• Professional development funding.
• Child tuition discounts.

Terra School at Serenbe is committed to equal opportunity employment. We do not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. We encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply, and we look forward to welcoming individuals who share our commitment to creating an inclusive educational environment.