Faculty

 

History Teacher
 
 

JOB TITLE:                   History Teacher

 

REPORTS TO:              Director of Education

                                   

SCHEDULE:                 Half-time August 15-December 20, 2011; possibility for renewal for the Spring

                                     Term, January 15-June 15, 2012

 

START DATE:               August 15, 2011

           

JOB OBJECTIVES:      Coastal Studies for Girls is a new science and leadership semester school in Freeport, Maine. The major responsibility of our History Teacher at CSG is to design and deliver curriculum for our World History class, including planning, maintaining class records and lesson plans, instruction, field trips and experiential activities, and student evaluation. The Fall Term course focuses on ancient world, while the Spring Term focuses on the modern world. Secondary responsibilities include administrative leadership over certain extra-curricular program areas as assigned, such as maintaining the school blog. Teachers work closely with Resident Assistant interns for assistance during classes, field trips and extracurricular activities, and are expected to offer informal mentoring in return. This position also involves student supervision during evenings and weekends, according to a predetermined rotating schedule. As the prime carriers of our educational philosophy, leadership model, and our entire academic and experiential program, teachers are expected to uphold the highest standards for themselves and their students, to serve as a role model and mentor, to have a deep commitment to girls and girls’ education, and to embody the CSG mission and philosophy. A positive attitude is also paramount, along with a sense of humor and the ability to be flexible in an ever-changing environment.

 

JOB STANDARDS:

  • A deep understanding of and dedication to the mission of Coastal Studies for Girls

  • Experience teaching high school in the identified academic content areas

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail

  • Experience with developing and maintaining productive working relationships

  • Ability to work as a part of a team as well as independently 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Design and deliver curriculum for two academic classes, including planning, writing lesson plans, grading and maintaining class records, instruction, and student evaluation

  • Assume administrative duties/management for one or more non-academic program areas, such as the Mentoring Program, Guest Lecture series, trip logistics & equipment, blog, e-news (assignments to be determined based on interest, skill, experience and the common good of CSG)

  • Supervision of students during study hall and other non-class hours (evening and weekend rotation)

  • Plan and lead field trips, extra-curricular and recreational activities during non-class hours (evening and weekend rotation)

  • Plan and lead student groups during Service Week

  • Participate in planning and leading Student Orientation, Family & Friends Day, end of semester Exhibitions of Learning, Graduation, & Closing

  • Attend and participate in staff and all-school meetings

  • Interaction with sending schools regarding student records, transcripts and credit requirements

  • Assistance with school promotion and recruitment as needed

  • Assist administrative staff on an as-needed basis

  • Support the mission of the school by serving as a positive role model during all interaction with CSG community members and affiliates (including actively engaging in CSG’s leadership curriculum through participation, teaching, and modeling/practice)

  • Participate in all staff orientation, training and professional development sessions

  • Food service as needed

Compensation:

Salary range pro-rated based on a full time academic year rate of $28,000-$32,000

 

Benefits:

Individual health insurance plan available, co-pay

 

Reviews:

Two and four month benchmarks

 

To Apply:

Position open until filled. Applications must include a cover letter, resume and 3 references. Electronic applications preferred, please attach documents as pdf’s or in Microsoft Word format only. Please send all correspondence to:

 

Attn: Tara Treichel, Director of Education

info@coastalstudiesforgirls.org

 

Coastal Studies for Girls

PO Box 266

Freeport, Maine 04032

207-865-9700

www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org

 

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