Upper School Social Studies Teacher - Academy Sacred Heart

Full Time Upper School Social Studies Teacher

The Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans, founded in 1867, is an independent, Catholic, college‑prep institution for girls offering 17 years of instruction from toddler through twelfth grade. It is part of the Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the United States‑Canada, sponsored by the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ).

The Upper School Social Studies teacher is an Upper School faculty member directly accountable to the Upper School Division Head. The teacher works with the Division Head, Dean of Students, students, and parents to ensure that the school's spirit and life reflect the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education.

• Understands, embraces, and implements the school's mission and philosophy as written in the Goals and Criteria; participates in the Christ‑centered life of the school; and models the school's philosophy in working with students, parents, colleagues and administration.
• Works with the Division Head to execute responsibilities related to the academic program, promoting best practices in curriculum development and implementation, classroom design, classroom management, student evaluation, progress reports and parent communication.
• Works with counselors and learning specialists to aid students in achieving maximum development and social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
• Collects, analyzes, and shares information regarding student progress and goals for growth.
• Actively supervises and interacts with students at all times.
• Plans and maintains a safe, clean learning environment and ensures the well‑being and safety of the students in the teacher's care.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude, working with the Division Head, colleagues, volunteers, and parents in planning and implementing activities.
• Attends and participates in chapels, liturgical functions, retreats, faculty/department/in‑service meetings, assemblies, parent events, conferences, and other school functions as requested.
• Assists with additional duties as needed.
• Maintains professional currency by yearly participation in the professional development program (which includes opportunities for attendance at conferences, workshops, and educational meetings, and for advanced degree coursework) and regular reading of educational journals, discipline‑related materials, and social‑emotional best practices.
• Develops relationships with individual students and their families through the advisory program.
• Agrees to fulfill the terms of the contract of employment, including ethical and professional behavior, compliance with the school's technology and social media policy.

• Master's degree in history, economics, political science, or another social science discipline.
• Secondary certification in social studies.
• At least two years of teaching experience at the high school level.
• Experience teaching and planning Advanced Placement courses.
• Ability to design innovative, engaging, and differentiated instruction.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues and desire to plan integrative curriculum experiences across the disciplines and divisions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to constructively collaborate with colleagues and parents.

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an equal‑opportunity employer. The goal of the Academy of the Sacred Heart is to hire and motivate an outstanding and diverse faculty and staff who work together harmoniously toward the common mission.