The Blake School seeks a creative and reflective Middle School social studies teacher who is eager to help students investigate both United States histories and global developments. The department guides student inquiry about contemporary issues by asking, “How did we get here?” The teacher will work collaboratively with one or more partners within the department to design inquiry-based units within a grade-level curriculum.
The social studies team aspires to draw from best practices in project-based learning, historical-thinking skills and media literacy to develop foundational skills in reading, research, academic conversation and writing. We are eager to meet candidates who have experience working with adolescents to foster a community committed to pluralism, curiosity and empathy.
Experience and Skills:
This is a 1.0 FTE position beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity and lived experience that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences. Blake provides substantial resources for professional learning in areas including adolescent development, learning differences and intercultural competence. Blake will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalist candidates visiting from out of town.
The committee will begin reviewing applications in early January.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blakeschool.org%2Fabout%2Fmission-values&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7Cc91b670cb2054cf6c2c508dd26871780%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638709083836864192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=H5lW9TF0oKzNNpYnGoSybq4aQLTvbefmt2bAHgNcDSo%3D&reserved=0>.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
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The Blake School seeks a creative and reflective Middle School social studies teacher who is eager to help students investigate both United States histories and global developments. The department guides student inquiry about contemporary issues by asking, “How did we get here?” The teacher will work collaboratively with one or more partners within the department to design inquiry-based units within a grade-level curriculum.
The social studies team aspires to draw from best practices in project-based learning, historical-thinking skills and media literacy to develop foundational skills in reading, research, academic conversation and writing. We are eager to meet candidates who have experience working with adolescents to foster a community committed to pluralism, curiosity and empathy.
Experience and Skills:
This is a 1.0 FTE position beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Blake is particularly interested in candidates who will enrich the diversity of identity and lived experience that makes a community strong and empowers students to engage across differences. Blake provides substantial resources for professional learning in areas including adolescent development, learning differences and intercultural competence. Blake will cover the travel and lodging costs for finalist candidates visiting from out of town.
The committee will begin reviewing applications in early January.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,316 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its Commitment to Pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE
For a full job description and to apply online, visit www.blakeschool.org.
