What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher - Academy of the Holy Cross - Kensington Maryland position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Job Details
Description
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
The Academy is currently hiring an experienced and passionate Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Chair of the History and Social Studies department.
This position pays - $65,000 to $75,000
All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment, and communication.
Principal Responsibilities
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Description
The Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic college preparatory school sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Cross since 1868, is dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered community which values diversity. The Academy is committed to developing women of courage, compassion and scholarship who responsibly embrace the social, spiritual and intellectual challenges of the world.
The Academy is currently hiring an experienced and passionate Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
This is a full time role and will report to the Chair of the History and Social Studies department.
This position pays - $65,000 to $75,000
All faculty and staff must demonstrate a commitment to the Core Values of the Academy: community, Catholic identity, academic excellence, educating the whole person, tradition, diversity, leadership, single-sex education, environment, and communication.
Principal Responsibilities
- Teach World History and Advanced Placement (AP) History courses, with potential opportunities to teach additional courses and electives.
- Demonstrate effective classroom management skills to create a student-centered and engaging learning environment
- Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with departmental curriculum and objectives.
- Use diverse instructional strategies to provide to support students of varying ability levels.
- Evaluate student progress through assessments, maintain accurate records, and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues to align course pacing, major assessments, and curricular development
- Incorporate appropriate educational technology into the teaching environment
- Maintain professional competence through professional development and in-service activities
- Contribute to departmental initiatives and participate in school-wide academic review processes
- Serve as an advisor and engage in additional school-related duties as needed
- Potential opportunities to supervise after-school activities base on interest and institutional needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in History, Social Studies Education, or a related field required
- Master’s Degree in History, Education or a related field preferred
- Minimum of three years of high school teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in teaching World History and Advanced Placement (AP) History courses
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Flexibility in adapting to changing schedules and school needs
- Enthusiasm for teaching in an all-girls Catholic school setting
- Experience teaching additional Advanced Placement (AP) courses such as Comparative Government and Politics
- Interest in interdisciplinary teaching opportunities
- Background in diverse educational experiences such as research methods, or specialized social science fields.
- Commitment to fostering a learning environment that reflects diverse perspectives and histories
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
