Social Studies Teacher: Grades 7 and 8

Job Description

About St. John's Prep

St. John's Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John's is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God's love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John's, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St John's Prep seeks a social studies teacher for grades 7 and 8 for the 2026-2027 school year. Grades 7 and 8 social studies faculty are part of an interdisciplinary team, and teach two sections of grade 7 and two sections of grade 8 each day. The grades 7 and 8 social studies curriculum is thematically based and includes units on classical and modern civics, constitutional government, and case studies on civil and human rights. Faculty also serve as advisors to a group of grade 7 or grade 8 students. The Middle School program of study can be found here on our school website.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to working with middle school boys, a collaborative mindset around team teaching, and using technology as a vehicle for learning gains. The grade 7 theme is "serve," focusing on group dynamics and community building with a particular emphasis on servant leadership. In grade 8, the theme is "appreciate," exploring multiculturalism and diversity with an emphasis on empathy and respect for human differences.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered lessons that promote critical thinking and problem-solving
• Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the school community beyond the classroom, with opportunities to support student life through activities, events, or programs aligned with individual interests and school needs.
• Skill in differentiating instruction to support a range of learners and learning styles
• Experience using formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and provide meaningful feedback
• Ability to foster a classroom environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and intellectual risk-taking
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with students, families, and colleagues
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a professional learning community
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a growth-oriented mindset
• Ability to support students' social-emotional development alongside academic growth

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1-3 years of teaching middle school (or applicable practicum experience).
• A bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) in social studies and/or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diversity of learning styles and learners.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John's Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions.

For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online application found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org.

Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty position. Please, no phone calls.

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