Humanities Teacher

About Gann Academy

Gann Academy is a pluralistic Jewish high school that challenges students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Our faculty, composed of Jewish and non-Jewish educators, facilitates students' journeys. We seek teachers committed to collaborating and growing in their teaching practice; supporting diverse learners in the classroom; and connecting with students outside the classroom, both formally and informally.

Gann Academy is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture where talented people of widely diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that including diverse perspectives will improve our work, societal, and learning outcomes. All employees participate in this commitment, whether internally by building a welcoming workplace culture or externally by ensuring inclusive engagement with families and other community members.

Perhaps most of all, Gann offers a community of intelligent, collaborative, and compassionate professionals who care about their work, school, and colleagues. We help one another learn, solve problems, and have fun.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot prove that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

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Our Humanities team consists of talented professionals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to instructing and engaging students in the study of English, History, Social Sciences, World Languages, and the Arts. Gann’s outstanding faculty sharpens our students’ intellect, challenging them to become analytical, creative, empathetic, and out-of-the-box thinkers.

Gann Academy seeks candidates for a part-time or full-time, in-person teaching position for the  academic year. Courses could include English, History, or Psychology, depending on candidates’ areas of expertise. Both part-time and full-time teaching roles will be considered. Successful candidates will have a passion for teaching; a strong background in classroom teaching, curriculum design, and pedagogy; and a commitment to collaborating, reflecting, and growing in their teaching practice.

Personal qualities such as creativity, curiosity, perseverance, and flexibility are desirable, as are effective communication skills with both students and families. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a student-centered, inquiry-based classroom where students do the intellectual work.

• Teach courses in the Humanities Division.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and adapt curriculum and lessons that support student growth.
• Offer differentiated instruction to serve a wide range of learners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in person and via email.
• Use technology and other educational tools to support student learning.

• Attend and participate in communal programs outside the classroom during school hours; model and encourage appropriate behavior and monitor students during events and programming.
• Attend and participate in open houses, graduation, and other special events which may take place in the evenings and/or weekends.

• Work with students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments.
• Attend and participate in department meetings; collaborate with department members and instructional director on curriculum development, lesson planning, student issues, and department initiatives.
• Assist colleagues with substitution when able; arrange and communicate class coverage as needed.