5th Grade Humanities Teacher
The Orchard School is a national leader in independent school education. Founded in 1922, Orchard
sets high standards and achieves excellence through a program that makes learning come alive. Ninety years ago, the genesis of Orchard came from the writings and philosophy of John Dewey and the progressive school movement of the early 1900s. The values esteemed since Orchard’s founding are as important today as in 1922. Nine decades of accomplished graduates validate Orchard’s belief in and commitment to a challenging, responsive, experiential program. Orchard teachers co-create a well-rounded education with a diverse group of learners by emphasizing academic, social-emotional and cultural learning through a child-centered, experiential pedagogy.
Job Summary:
The Orchard School is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative 5th grade humanities teacher to join our faculty community. Primary responsibilities include teaching literature and language arts classes with a strong emphasis on differentiated instruction and student choice in reading. The successful candidate will put children at the center of their own learning, facilitate engaging hands-on project-based learning, and understand early adolescent development deeply. Orchard seeks an educator with a keen interest in technology and demonstrated experience utilizing it to engage students. Ideally, the candidate would have a passion for diversity, equity, and social justice work and training.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English, Literature or a closely related discipline
A minimum of two years of Middle School classroom experience preferred
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to learn and improve professionally
Sound judgment and emotional maturity
Ability to collaborate and work with a team
Willingness to engage in all aspects of the Orchard community
Orchard offers excellent benefits and pay that is commensurate with experience. Orchard prides itself in the wide array of professional development opportunities available to all employees.
Orchard values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. Orchard does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national origin in the administration of its admission, tuition assistance, employment determination or its other procedure or program.
Candidates should apply by sending a resume and cover letter to hr@orchard.org by May 31, 2013. Please place “Fifth Grade” in the email subject line.