Full-Time Experienced Humanities Teacher for grades 6,7 & 8

We are seeking a full-time experienced Humanities teacher for grades 6,7 & 8 (English and Social Studies).

Positions are available December 1st, 2022.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and teaching experience. Candidates must have excellent verbal, listening, speaking and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and mentoring skills.  Familiarity/knowledge of Islamic culture is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementing lessons, develop lesson plans that support project based learning ensuring attainment of grade-by-grade regulated learning standards.
• Teach social studies/language arts to students using appropriate learning activities that integrate content area objectives.
• Foster a group learning atmosphere in the classroom and be able to differentiate student’s instruction.
• Evaluate students’ progress, keep records, and prepare quarterly progress reports to communicate with parents to discuss student’s progress.
• Cooperate with staff members to assess students in solving learning problems and participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Willingness to learn of cultural differences of students and ability to incorporate differences into teaching.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree minimum, preferably in education/content area
• Teaching license preferred

Benefits:

• Tuition discount for full time staff children
• Health insurance
• Paid sick and personal leave
• National and Islamic Holidays off
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

How to apply:

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to hr@wiaschool.org

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Contact

Name: Halimo Abdi

Title: WIA HR and Office Manager

School Information

Washington International Academy

6408 Edsall Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA

http://www.wiacademy.org/main/

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