Social Studies Teacher-Middle School

Mission Statement:
Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in generous service. We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit. CNS is accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.

Description:

Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable middle school Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. Course levels will include college preparatory and honors classes in middle school-level world history. The teacher's responsibilities include developing student's critical thinking, problems-solving skills and employing a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all students are challenged to progress towards mastery of complex concepts. Outstanding candidates are able to apply what they have learned to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes. New teacher orientation will take place on August 4th.

Primary Responsibilities:
- Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
- Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school
and Diocese.
-Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
-Understanding the curriculum and developing long range plans, lesson plans, and
teaching methods that will help students master the required content.
-Preparing and delivering lessons that meet the three-dimensional learning expectations of
the standards.
-Flexibility to teach multiple courses as student needs arise
-Preparing appropriate and varied assessments that assess students both formatively and
summatively.
-Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
-Ensuring that appropriate educational needs are met for all students.
- Proficiency in classroom management.
-Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work and test
results.
-Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing
education programs.
-Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records,
verifying student accommodations are implemented, and keeping track of tools, and
equipment.
-Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in History or a related discipline, although a master's or above is
preferred.
-Teaching certification is preferred.
-Knowledge of inquiry-based instruction is recommended.
-Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
-Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.
-Ability to inspire and motivate students.
-Strong multitasking skills.

To apply, please submit a resume, official or non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to [email protected]. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.