Upper School History Teacher​/Advisor

Reports to

Upper School Principal

1.0 FTE, Exempt

Serves as subject area teacher; teaches clubs and other classes, as needed. Performs lunch duty or other duties, as needed.

• Prepares and implements well‑organized curricula in which students are engaged in relevant, thoughtful, challenging work.
• Differentiates lessons, units, assessments, etc. based on the needs of each student.
• Establishes a learning environment of serious scholarship and high expectations that supports students’ interests, talents, and needs.
• Employs techniques that stimulate critical (or divergent) thinking and problem‑solving.
• Uses a variety of current technologies to enhance instruction and to advance students’ technological literacy.
• Uses various methods of assessment; uses assessment information to plan instruction.
• Supports students’ social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Defines, communicates, and upholds acceptable standards of student behavior and develops open communication, mutual respect, and rapport with students.
• Communicates effectively with all constituents.
• Fulfills time commitments.
• Spends time outside of school preparing.
• Contributes to a positive collegial environment; collaborates with colleagues.
• Strengthens skills and knowledge through reflection, feedback, workshops, seminars, and collegial sharing and participates openly and actively in professional development, mentoring, and coaching in a continual cycle of growth and reflection.
• Keeps accurate records and completes all tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates appropriate depth of knowledge in subject matter.
• Models the behavior and expectations of our school community.
• Honors confidentiality.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, required
• Valid Rhode Island Department of Education Certification required
  • Secondary Grades Teacher 6-12 (in subject area)
• National background check (after offer)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required