Humanities/World History Teacher - Upper School

Position Overview
A Whittle School & Studios' graduate is an independent thinker and a compassionate, humble, lifelong learner who desires to contribute to the world. Our emphasis on project- and place-based learning encourages students to weave connections among the academic, social, and emotional threads of their learning. As a member of an interdisciplinary instructional team that employs project-based, personalized, multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based approaches to teaching and learning, the Humanities-World History Teacher will promote learning designed to increase historical awareness, understanding among and between peoples, and global consciousness. The underlying philosophy of the -Humanities-World History program is to prepare students for an increasingly interdependent world. Strong content knowledge of World History along with a commitment to teaching interdisciplinary content across the Humanities are keys component of this position. In addition, the World History teacher will:
• genuinely enjoy the company of adolescents
• be committed to developing a relationship and sense of trust with each student
• seek to engage with students and the greater Whittle community both inside and outside the classroom in a variety of ways
Responsibilities
We believe all children are naturally curious and born to be great thinkers, forming meaning from interactions with family, peers, teachers, and community. Core responsibilities of all Campus faculty members are organized loosely by the four program areas of the Whittle Ideal Candidate: (1) Core Curriculum, (2) Global Perspectives, (3) Personalized Pathways, and (4) Beyond the Core as well as those responsibilities expected as a member of a collaborative, professional learning community.

Qualifications and Attributes
Whittle School & Studios values innovation, risk-taking, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for candidates who are individual and team contributors; who possess an entrepreneurial, innovative, and growth mindset; who are continuous and self-reflective learners; and have education and content expertise. The following are highly desirable qualifications for the listed position:

• Bachelor's degree BA/BS in specific field or post graduate work in subject matter required
• Master's level degree or above in content area preferred
• Linguistic proficiency in Mandarin Chinese highly desirable
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an independent school environment
• Participates in professional learning communities, grade-level teams, and other collaborative communities to design and plan instructions, to improve practice, and to achieve student outcomes
• Drive and energy to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Compensation
Whittle School & Studios provides market competitive salaries for all our staff, as well as employee benefits which include, where applicable, Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance.