Middle School Social Studies Teacher and Team Member

The mission of The Sharon Academy is to nurture intelligent, independent and creative thinking in a small school community, awakening students to their immense potential and the difference they can make in the world. Middle School Social Studies Teacher/Team Member Job Description and Responsibilities 2025-2026 100% FTE $42,000-$50,000 Annually The Sharon Academy Middle School (Grades 7-8) is seeking a qualified, full-time, Social Studies teacher. In addition to teaching an integrated, proficiency-based Social Studies curriculum, this position includes being a student advisor and teaching an afternoon Specials class, such as ESP (Emotional, Social, Physical Wellness) Teaching Qualifications: Teachers must hold a teaching license or be qualified, through education and/or experience, to teach the subject(s) for which they are hired to teach. Such qualifications must be approved by the Independent School Consultant at the Vermont Agency of Education. Teaching Responsibilities: Teachers work according to the school calendar, including at least 175 teaching days, all scheduled in-service days, and school events as outlined below. Middle School teaching staff must make themselves available to students and families before and after school, between 7:45 am-3:45 pm. Teachers working less than full time should be available for apportioned and appropriate amounts of time. Full-Time teachers (100% FTE) teach Morning Block Classes (65%) and afternoon specials (25%) and serve as advisors/assist with daily duties (10%). Assist with daily staff duties including opening the school on their designated day, supervising lunch and recess, serving as a crossing guard, and study halls. Participate in overnight experiential field trips to be determined annually. Participate in the two-week Circus Interim program at least to the contracted percentage, excluding hourly employees. For 100% FTE this will include extended days for planning, set-up, and performances. These extended days are offset by a canceled day of school the Monday following the circus. Help plan and participate in TSA Middle School Orientation Week: involves some summer communication before TSA August Inservice Days. Employ innovative, proficiency-based practices of teaching and assessment. Write Report Card comments 3x per year. Support the continuity of learning in all platforms. Update the learning management system, keep grade data current to within two weeks, comment on student progress regularly. Update course syllabus and class description (for Program of Studies) before the end of each school year. Stay up to date on current 504s, Individual Education Plans (IEP), and special needs and accommodations of relevant students; adjust curriculum, teaching and assignments accordingly. Student Support Full-Time MS Faculty serve as advisor: Arrange, and attend advisee conferences with students and parents as necessary, at least 2 times per year. Communicate regularly with advisees, their families and teachers. Provide appropriate levels of social/emotional support, refer to School Counselor when needed. Write and deliver student introduction speeches for 8th grade graduation. Attend student support meetings to develop or revise student plans as needed. Communicate regularly with parents; meeting as necessary. All Faculty are Mandatory Reporters as required by the state of Vermont. Independent School Culture Support the mission of The Sharon Academy. Attend Middle School events. Teachers are required to attend: the beginning of the year potluck, open house presentation evenings, the Circus, Science Fair, All-School field trips, a minimum of one school dance, and MS graduation. Non-teaching time (before school, after school, and during breaks) outside of scheduled class/prep times will involve work that supports the mission of The Sharon Academy including: student monitoring, tutoring, club leadership and conferencing. For 80-100% FTE, faculty substituting for another teacher is included as one of the details in support of the mission – so long as the teacher has volunteered, and the substitute work does not directly prohibit or interfere with other duties. If part-time employees agree to substitute for time beyond their salaried percentage, an hourly rate will be offered. Actively help in keeping the school a clean, healthy, and safe environment. Collaboration and Planning Meet with other teachers, as necessary to coordinate curriculum or discuss student concerns. Plan curriculum framework with team. Attend all MS staff meetings and school department meetings as scheduled. Participate in in-service days, which include crucial training and professional development. Facilitate when applicable. Teachers working less than full time should be available for apportioned and appropriate amounts of time.

Salary : $42,000 - $50,000