5th & 6th Social Studies Teacher
Job Title: 5th & 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Classroom Teacher’s Primary Purpose: To design and implement engaging and differentiated lessons that allow each student the opportunity to reach their God-given potential in a way that supports the mission and values of the school.
Department: Middle School
Immediate supervisor: Head of Middle School
Start Date: July 29, 2025
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Specialization and passion for teaching 5th & 6th grade students
- Implementation of Woodland’s Educational Philosophy
- Staying current with teaching strategies, techniques, and educational technology
- Consistent and clear parent and student communication
- Working collaboratively with administrators and colleagues
- Sponsoring, coaching, and/or participating in extra and co-curricular activities
- Planning and attendance of field trips
- Participation on school committees
- Attendance and participation in divisional meetings
- Student arrival and/or dismissal duties
- Adherence to Faculty Guidelines
- Participating in professional development
- Supervision of students
- Ability to work well with others in a collaborative independent school environment
- Support the school’s Statement of Faith
Experience & Physical Requirements:
- Teaching experience (minimum of three years)
- Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred in related field
- Valid teacher licensure preferred
- Proficient to advanced technology skills
- Ability to regularly sit, turn, bend, reach, walk, talk, hear, and visually identify visitors
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
Application Process:
Email or send by mail a cover letter, employment application, resume, references, and a statement of educational philosophy to [email protected] or by mail to 5217 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38119.
Woodland believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
