2024-25 Middle School Teacher - Social Studies/History

Union Day School delivers a rigorous and content-rich education to a diverse community of students, in a shared conviction that each student will achieve high quality academic success and enriched personal growth.

Union Day School nurtures all students to discover their talents and passion, build foundational skills and character to reach their true potential, and grow meaningful relationships for confidence and future success.

UDS Teacher Expectations:

● Be inclusive and responsive to a diverse staff, student body, and family community;

● Show a personal commitment to upholding intellect, inquiry, imagination, and integrity, and be committed to the belief that all children can learn and achieve at high levels.

● Ability to receive and implement feedback;

● Provide a positive learning environment that will equip our children to be locally competitive and globally conscientious.

● Create a culture of joy in learning, excellence in instruction, and rigorous exploration;

● Model, promote and embody the International Baccalaureate learner profile to create a cohesive school culture of academic and personal success.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s degree or higher preferred)

● North Carolina teacher certification in subject area;

● At least (1) year of teaching experience with record of improving student achievement;

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences (including colleagues, students and families).

● Demonstrated professional behavior, including discretion, judgment and integrity.

Duties & Responsibilities:

● Develop and deliver curriculum aligned to the NC course of study/standards;

● Develop and document syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and rubrics aligned to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP);

● Collaborate with teachers to integrate the current events and history into planned academic instruction through inquiry-based learning;

● Monitor student progress through frequent formal and informal student evaluations;

● Communicate weekly with families and other key stakeholders;

● Provide students with frequent and accurate academic feedback;

Preferred:

● Teaching experience within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme;

● Ability to thrive in an innovative school environment;

● Knowledge and background related to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study

(NCSCOS).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,150.00 - $64,550.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Physical setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional Educator License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Weddington, NC 28104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person