Sixth Grade Humanities Teacher and Advisor

Position Description

As a mission-driven school, Burke’s is seeking a Humanities teacher who can educate, encourage, and empower girls by designing and implementing student-centered, inquiry-based units to explore our world, its past and present cultures and civilizations, and one who can use these explorations to further develop reading, writing, and literacy skills. With an emphasis on project-based learning, access to a state-of-the-art maker space (Makery), and a commitment to anti-racist education, students should be able to connect their learning to the world around them and see themselves as agents of positive change.

In addition to teaching humanities, responsibilities include advising a group of students to support social-emotional learning and strong learning habits.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Teaching 6th Grade Humanities sections & Advisory; this includes:
• Formally assessing and reporting on student progress three times per year using checklist/narrative report cards 
• Providing extra-help sessions during and after the school day, as needed
• Planning and supervising field trips relevant to curriculum
• Preparing advisees for and supporting them in two student-led parent conferences per year
• Accompanying advisees on outdoor education trips, both day and overnight

• Communication: 
• Effective communication with colleagues in support of a collegial and collaborative professional community
• Timely and supportive communication with students, parents, and caregivers to foster a strong partnership with families

• Collaboration:
• Participate in regular team meetings including advising team in addition to attending faculty meetings
• Contribute to curriculum development and revision

• Supervisory duties as needed

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Below are the personal and professional qualities that we believe are important for the success of the person in this role. Unless specifically noted as a prerequisite for the role, these qualifications and skills are preferred. We know many candidates bring a full complement of experience, skills, and ideas, even if they don’t check every box of a job description. If you meet many of our criteria, please don’t hesitate to apply. Every application gets serious consideration, including those with skill sets that we may not have included here. We welcome all applicants who will bring a unique perspective and personal characteristics to our amazing team.

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, preferably in a humanities-related field
• Previous teaching experience in middle school desired
• Commitment to: 
• equitable and anti-racist teaching practices
• integrating service learning into classroom projects
• understanding the social-emotional development of adolescent girls
• providing opportunities for learning through play by inviting creativity, imagination, curiosity, and tinkering into the classroom
• Responsible and reliable
• Flexible
• Creative
• Collaborative
• Possess a growth mindset and openness to feedback

Burke’s does not sponsor employment visas. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.

Benefits

Compensation

Burke’s offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $70,000 - $145,000 based on years of experience plus advanced degree stipends. Comprehensive benefits are provided including retirement plan contributions for eligible employees. More information about the school can be found on the website at www.burkes.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Burke’s is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.