What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Social Studies Faculty position at Gulliver Preparatory School?
About Gulliver Preparatory SchoolGulliver Prep is what’s now and what's next in education – Miami's school of choice for challenging, future-ready, personalized learning to meet the needs and fuel the aspirations of our diverse and dynamic community. Alongside our experienced and dedicated faculty, our students discover their passions and shape powerful futures that meaningfully impact our world. Gulliver is a national model for teaching and learning where the intellectual curiosity of educators and students drives creativity, innovation, and the highest levels of achievement.Founded in 1926 and later transformed under the visionary leadership of Marian C. Krutulis, Gulliver has been a leading school of distinction for nearly 100 years. To this day, our mission remains unchanged : to create an academic community devoted to educational excellence, with a personal touch, that fulfills each student’s potential. We are opening the world wide for members of our community to learn boldly, act with great heart, and lead wisely.Job SummaryGulliver Preparatory School is seeking to hire a Middle School Social Studies Faculty to start immediately to finish out the 2024-25 school year. We are excited to hire an experienced teacher with a passion for bringing history alive for our students while teaching them important social studies skills. This position will be responsible to teach an 8th grade social studies course “Civics and the Global Citizen” as well as a Model United Nations elective class. One of the 8th grade social studies courses follows the requirements of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The department also offers courses in fifth grade Early American History, sixth grade United States History, seventh grade Early Civilizations, eighth grade Civics and the Global Citizen, and an elective course in Model UN.The social studies department teaches informational writing through the writer’s workshop method, document-based questions, and the Guided Inquiry Design method of research. Candidates should be excited to work with a small group of students as an advisor delivering lessons in social-emotional learning and serve as a club sponsor. Candidates should also be adept at incorporating technology in the classroom and embrace 21st century teaching methods.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in History, Education or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience, preferably with middle school students.Pre-Employment RequirementsCriminal Background Check, Level II Fingerprint Screening and Drug Screen.Gulliver Prep is deeply committed to the principles of equity and diversity and seeks to create an inclusive community for all faculty and staff. Gulliver is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug Free Workplace.#J-18808-Ljbffr
