Responsibilities:

• Administering History curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Utilizing lesson plans and instructional materials to develop unit organization around historical problems
• Teaching knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities
• Developing students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious and political groups and mores, as well as socio-economic status
• Fostering an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages
• Demonstrating the manner in which the past provides a comparative basis from which to evaluate the nature of current issues and predict courses of action for the future
• Developing students' research skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to make critical value judgments
• Promoting students' critical analysis of the effect media has on the flow of information and shaping of public discourse
• Conducting ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifying instructional methods to fit individual student's needs
• Organizing and maintaining a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance
• Encouraging parental involvement in students' education and ensuring effective communication with students and parents
• Ensuring that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies
• Coordinating with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participating in faculty meetings and committees
• Selecting and requisitioning appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintaining inventory records

• New Jersey State Certification as a Social Studies Teacher or History Teacher
• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment

Timings:

7:30 Am to 3:30 PM