6th Grade Language Arts/Homeroom Teacher

Company: Holton-Arms School
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Position:





6th Grade Language Arts/Homeroom Teacher











Location:



Bethesda, MD











Job Id:



352






# of Openings:



1












About Holton-Arms School

The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the "education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit." Founded in 1901 by two visionary women, Holton-Arms continues to cultivate a diverse, inclusive and equitable school community, to tend to the health and wellbeing of its members, and to build a global curriculum that responds to the learners in our classrooms and the world around us. In this vibrant community committed to academic excellence, our students are scholars, artists, and athletes who find their voices, take risks, learn from mistakes, pursue opportunities for leadership, and build lifelong friendships.



Caring, dedicated faculty and staff inspire our 665 girls and young women in grades 3-12 to realize the School's motto, "I will find a way or make one."



We seek applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests who share a dedication and commitment to helping girls learn, grow and make their way in the world.



DESCRIPTION & DETAILS

Holton-Arms is seeking a passionate, experienced, student-centered Sixth Grade Language Arts/Homeroom teacher. This person will create and implement a Language Arts curriculum, provide Language Arts instruction for four sections of sixth grade, and lead one of our four sixth grade homerooms and an advisory group of 6-8 students. The Sixth Grade Language Arts teacher needs to be able to inspire a passion for reading and writing amongst students using a workshop model, work closely with grade-level colleagues to design integrated units, and communicate effectively with parents. The successful candidate will be prepared to commit to and promote the School's Mission as well as the institutional priorities embodied in the School's philosophy of and the . Engaging in curriculum redesign towards a more deliberate anti-racist curriculum is expected.



QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should have:

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• 3 to 5 years of relevant teaching experience and curriculum development
  
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Elementary Education/Middle School English
  
• Experience embedding Social and Emotional Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Global Competencies into their curriculum
  
• Experience leading an advisory is preferred
  
• Passion for working with sixth-grade girls
  
• Commitment to creating a student-centered, project-based, and competency-driven classroom
  
• Proficiency with technology and digital platforms in the classroom
  
• Eagerness to collaborate with colleagues within and across disciplines
  
• Commitment to continued professional learning
  
  
  In order to be considered for this position, we ask candidates to submit a cover letter, a resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and the names of three references.
  
  
  
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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