Middle School Humanities Teacher (One Year Position)

Faculty / Full-Time

Rocky Hill Country Day School, East Greenwich, RI

RHCD students build competencies in thinking critically, navigating the world ethically, and communicating intentionally to discover their full selves and use their wisdom for good. We focus on an interactive, inquiry-based educational experience, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships with adults on campus. Our multifaceted student body comprises domestic and
international students, and our intentionally small school community allows for personalized instruction and creates a familial setting throughout campus. Rocky Hill students and faculty wrestle with necessary, candid conversations in equity and belonging, to build the school community we strive to have and to prepare students for the world they will shape.  Overlooking acres of saltwater marsh on the magnificent coast of Narragansett Bay, Rocky Hill Country Day School’s stunning campus fosters exploration and discovery for students in all divisions, nursery through grade 12. RHCD graduates are bold learners, prepared to navigate a complex and changing world.

Middle School teachers are expected to:
● engage in inquiry-based pedagogy, including project-based learning and other experiential approaches, and embed mindfulness practices into the classroom experience. Knowledge of these approaches is beneficial, and a willingness to develop them is essential
● foster a classroom culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and mutual respect
● differentiate classroom instruction to address varied learning profiles
● develop healthy, supportive relationships with students and their families
● be comfortable making decisions in the moment
● eagerly collaborate with RHCD community members
● communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and families
● possess a commitment to equity, belonging, and professional growth

We are looking for a Middle School Humanities Teacher who is confident in their teaching experience and able to:
● instruct sixth-grade English and seventh-grade Geography (subject to change within Middle School Humanities)
● design engaging lessons that explore physical, cultural, and political geography
● incorporate visual aids and digital tools
● guide students in understanding global interconnections and regional differences
● foster an appreciation for global diversity
● develop lessons focused on reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills
● introduce age-appropriate literature to build comprehension and critical thinking
● encourage creativity through writing assignments, such as narratives and poems
● teach students how to analyze texts for themes, characters, and plot
● promote a love of reading and researching

Qualifications and requirements include:
● a bachelor’s degree with a master’s preferred
● experience in the field of education within the humanities
● excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
● experience and confidence with technology

Additional Responsibilities:
● advise a small group of Middle School students
● attend professional growth opportunities and department and division meetings
● participate in school-wide events and committees
● any additional duties as assigned by the Division Head

Founded in 1934, Rocky Hill Country Day School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school in East Greenwich, RI made up of 300 students in nursery through grade 12. To learn more about our community, please visit
www.rockyhill.org. Our waterfront campus is on the Potowomut peninsula and offers a unique setting, where students and faculty demonstrate a sense of energy, imagination, and entrepreneurial spirit. Rocky Hill Country Day School stands firmly behind the
principle that the admission of students, the employment of faculty and staff, the operation of programs, and the governance of the School be open to all who are qualified regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender identity,
or caste. We seek individuals committed to the equity and belonging work we engage in as we continually strive to improve.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume BY EMAIL ONLY to employment@rockyhill.org.

Rocky Hill Country Day School

East Greenwich, RI
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Post Graduate
Day
All Gender