Job Opening - Social Studies Teacher

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Position Summary

Are you looking to join a team that strives to provide the best educational experience for its students? Are you eager to work with students from all backgrounds? Are you interested in working at one of the most prestigious college-preparatory academic institutions in Indiana? If so, we’d love for you to apply! Brebeuf Jesuit is looking for a social studies teacher willing to work collaboratively with other members of the Brebeuf community to continue molding students into men and women for others in the Jesuit educational tradition. Brebeuf Jesuit actively seeks to increase the diversity of its faculty and develop an inclusive community, therefore underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Social Studies Teacher position is a full-time position with a start date of August 3, 2023. The position is for the academic year, and the duties include a full-time teaching load of five classes per semester, and other school duties as assigned. The class load could include a combination of Business classes, United States History, and World Civilizations. This position reports to the Social Studies Department Chair and to the Principal.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

(Note: The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Others may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.)

• Create an engaging and welcoming classroom environment which challenges and meets the needs of all students. 

• Collaborate with colleagues within and beyond one’s academic department, as well as school counselors and other educators, in a collegial atmosphere to foster the “whole-person” development of every student.

• Actively and regularly engage parents in communication about student progress.

• Participate in individual, departmental and school-wide professional development which are supported by school funds.

• Participate in and support the religious life and the extracurricular life of the students and the school.

• Act as a personal example of those attributes to which we call our students (the “Grad at Grad”): open to growth, intellectually competent, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s Degree in the teaching content area
• Indiana Teaching License in the content area
• Sensitivity to and appreciation for diversity, with demonstrated ability to relate to individuals with compassion
• Ability to excel in a team environment
• Excellent writing, speaking and communication skills

PREFERRED

• Master’s Degree in the content area or related field
• Working knowledge of the Society of Jesuits and its role in education
• Desire to develop one’s own faith and bring it to bear in one’s work as an educator
• Experience within an educational and/or independent school environment

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING

Please click here to access the online application.

Brebeuf Jesuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@brebeuf.org.