As with all positions at Day School, faculty hold much more than a job. Educators enjoy the opportunity to be part of an intellectual, interesting, and supportive learning community with a myriad of ways to engage students, families, and colleagues as everyone participates in the life of the school. All Day School faculty and staff are asked to focus actions and decisions on what is best for the school and the students.

This is an exciting time to join the Day School faculty as the school embraces its tradition of innovation in leading the Evansville community in delivering a real world, forward thinking education for the global leaders of tomorrow. This includes more experiential learning, the Innovation Lab, Intersession, and increased use of technology.

Job Description:

The Upper School Social Studies teacher develops students’ ability to read, think, write, and speak critically about the study of history with an emphasis on analysis, themes, and connections to current events. This position teaches a variety of Social Studies levels, including Advanced Placement.

A successful teacher in this position has the flexibility to teach unique and diverse groups of students using a variety of facilitation and assessment methods and resources. As a member of a small Upper School faculty, a successful candidate must also be able to work closely with and communicate collaboratively with fellow teachers to ensure a positive Upper School environment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach required Social Studies courses for grades 9 through 12
• Collaborate with English and History teachers to form a Humanities department
• Forge and maintain partnerships related to class material, including Univ. of Evansville’s Changemaker Challenge, Junior Achievement, National Geographic, and Law Day
• Participate in the life of the Upper School through coaching and/or advising a club/activities, serving on committees, and attending school events
• Serve as advisor to Upper School students and student organizations
• Implement innovative methods and utilize appropriate resources and technologies to engage students and deepen their interest in and understanding of history and social studies
• Pursue ongoing professional development
• Participate in (or lead) faculty, divisional, and departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School