Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor

Position Description
As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a Humanities teacher who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by designing and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based units to explore our world, its past and present cultures and civilizations, and one who can use these explorations to further develop reading, writing, and literacy skills. With an emphasis on project-based learning, access to a state-of-the-art maker space (Makery), and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them and see themselves as agents of positive change.
 
In addition to teaching humanities, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.
Job Responsibilities include:
Teaching 6th Grade Humanities sections & Advisory; this includes:
Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using checklist/narrative report cards 
Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
Preparing advisees for and supporting them in two student-led parent conferences per year
Accompanying advisees on outdoor education trips, both day and overnight
Communication: 
Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families
Collaboration:
Participate in regular team meetings including advising team in addition to attending faculty meetings
Contribute to curriculum development and revision
Supervisory duties as needed
Requirements
Qualifications & Skills
Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferably in a humanities-related field
Previous teaching experience in middle school desired
Commitment to: 
equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
integrating service learning into classroom projects
understanding the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom
Responsible and reliable
Flexible
Creative
Collaborative
Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback
Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Benefits
Compensation
Burke’s offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $70,000 - $145,000 based on years of experience plus advanced degree stipends. Comprehensive benefits are provided including retirement plan contributions for eligible employees. More information about the school can be found on the website at
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.