Wildwood School is currently seeking a dynamic educator who is interested in and responsive to an evolving and innovative educational environment. Wildwood teachers are active participants in the life of the school who understand that we are all responsible for the learning, care, and growth of all Wildwood students. Teachers at Wildwood are encouraged to be life-long learners in their craft who enjoy opportunities to participate in or launch new initiatives.
The current opening for middle school Humanities Teacher (social studies and language arts combined) calls for candidates who have:
● Two+ years of teaching experience
● Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in English, History, or a related field of study
● Experience facilitating or co-facilitating an advisory group
● Training, demonstrated professional development, or certification in teaching and learning
● Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and diversity, equity, and inclusion work
Core duties of Wildwood teachers include:
● Serving as advisors, executing Wildwood’s advisory curriculum with an emphasis on social-emotional learning, DEIB skill building, and academic oversight.
● Collaborating with colleagues to design instructional materials, projects, and assessments
● Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of a range of learners
● Assessing student mastery of course standards
● Actively engaging in department work to align with colleagues and course standards
● Utilizing a variety of assessment methods to inform instruction
● Providing comprehensive feedback in narrative form twice a year
● Communicating proactively and consistently with students and families regarding student growth and development
Additional responsibilities of Wildwood teachers include:
● Participating in DEIB learning and skill building
● Contributing to the work of school committees and task forces
● Chaperoning outdoor education or field trips
● Providing supervision for special events and during lunch, recess, and passing periods
Salary Range: $60,000 – $125,000