What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secondary Social Studies Teacher (Middle School / High School Teacher) position at Desert Garden Montessori?
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER (MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER)
Desert Garden Montessori seeks experienced educators to join our middle and high school team. We are a growing community that values interpersonal connection, higher-order thinking, character, and excellence in education. At the secondary level, we currently offer the International Baccalaureate MYP (Middle Years Program) in combination with Montessori.
Desert Garden Montessori’s Middle & High School (MYHS) is a small program serving grades 7-12. We offer extraordinary opportunities and experiences for students and teachers including international travel, service learning, and skill-based assessment. We are looking for educators who make learning exciting, who value interdisciplinary and project-based teaching, who believe in fostering global citizenship, and who are team players.
About Our Middle & High School (MYHS) Program
Desert Garden Montessori’s Middle & High School (MYHS) program serves students in grades 7-12. We are dedicated to creating innovative and extraordinary opportunities for students and teachers, including:
- Interdisciplinary and project-based learning
- International travel and service-learning experiences
- Inquiry-driven, student-centered education
- Skill-based assessments that encourage real-world application of learning
We are currently looking for talented, dynamic educator to teach 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and High School US and World History.
Compensation: Compensation DOE.
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a related field
- Experience teaching middle and/or high school students
- Curriculum and lesson planning experience required
- Montessori or IB experience is preferable but not required
- Passion for student-centered learning, discussion-based teaching, and historical analysis
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday (may include some Summer work)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Remotely:
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,460.00 - $55,194.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,460 - $55,194