Middle School Social Studies Teacher and Advisor (Temp Leave)

 Middle School Social Studies Teacher and Advisor (Temporary Leave Replacement)

 Durham Academy Middle School

 Durham Academy (DA) is accepting applications for a temporary leave replacement Middle School Social Studies teacher. Duties include teaching four sections of 5th grade social studies, and serving as a 5th grade advisor. We are looking to fill this position for the second semester, starting January 4, 2027 running through June 9, 2027. The successful candidate will have a degree in history or a social studies related field. 

To apply: visit da.org/about/careers

 Our ideal candidate is an experienced educator with the following qualities:

·   Student-centered, inquiry-based approach to teaching

·   Eagerness to build supportive relationships with students in and beyond the

 classroom

·   Flexible and innovative, with deep content knowledge and an infectious enthusiasm

for nurturing student self awareness and confidence

·   Enthusiasm to work actively and collaboratively 

·   Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive curriculum and learning

environment

·   Commitment to continued professional growth and a passion for lifelong learning

·   Ability to use technology thoughtfully and creatively to enhance teaching and learning

·   Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

  Durham Academy Teachers

·   Are culturally competent and believe in the central importance of diversity and equity

in the life of the school.

·   Model a student-centered approach to teaching in an active classroom.

·   Possess a command of pedagogical best practices, eagerly seek feedback on all

aspects of their professional life and are committed to lifelong professional growth.

·   Collaborate authentically and actively while building and maintaining collegial

relationships with colleagues.

·   Are eager to build supportive relationships with students, successful partnerships with

parents/caregivers and participate actively in the life of the school beyond the

 classroom.

·   Understand that student wellness is central to the student learning experience.

·   Innovate and experiment to discover the most compelling learning experiences for

students.

 Our School

 Founded in 1933, Durham Academy is an all-gender, independent day school with 1,273

 students in Pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on three campuses. The purpose of a Durham

 Academy education is to prepare each student to live a moral, happy and productive life. DA’s

 Strategic Vision commits to preparing students for life, meeting the needs of our learners and

 innovating more boldly, with a foundation broadening and deepening our work with diversity,

 equity and engagement. Our DA is accredited by the Southern Association of Independent

 Schools (SAIS). Durham Academy is a member of the National Association for College

 Admission Counseling (NACAC), the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling

 (SACAC) and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

 Diversity, Equity and Engagement Mission Statement

 Diversity enlivens, improves and enriches the intellectual and social environment of an

 academic community and encompasses all aspects of humanity including racial identity, sex,

 religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability, age and gender identity. We are

 committed to an ongoing process to increase the diversity of our community and to

 implement policies, programs and practices under which all members of our community feel

 welcomed, empowered, responsible and safe. Amidst our diversity we stand united in the

 pursuit of academic excellence and development of individual capabilities. Find out more

 about DA’s commitment to diversity, equity and engagement here.

 (Adopted by the Durham Academy Board of Trustees in 2004 and updated in 2008)

Our Employment Policy

 Durham Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants

 for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to

 race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, genetics, protected

 veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic

 protected by federal, state or local laws.

 This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

 placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation

 and training.