Government Teacher

Elizabeth Seton High School is a Catholic, secondary, college preparatory school for young women founded in 1959 by the Daughters of Charity. Located in Prince George's County, a close-in suburb of Washington, DC, the school attracts students from surrounding counties and the District of Columbia. Elizabeth Seton is committed to providing students an integrated program that stresses moral values, academic excellence, civic responsibility, and community service. The community reflects a broad ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity contributing to the rich learning environment.

For more information about the school, including our guiding principles, please visit www.setonhs.org.Elizabeth Seton High School is searching for a Social Studies teacher to teach A.P. Government and Politics and Government. Course assignments are flexible and could include future U.S. History and World History and Mock Trial teaching opportunities.

Duties / ResponsibilitiesCreate a classroom culture of high achievement and student ownership of their learning that helps foster students' intellectual, social, and emotional development.Provide daily instruction, including clear learning outcomes, well-designed lessons, and high-quality assessments aligned with ESHS curriculum and standards.Effective technology skills, including the ability to use Seton's learning management systems (Blackbaud and Google Classroom).Serve as an advisor in the Student Advisory Program.Demonstrate ability to implement best practices in data-driven instruction, including inquiry and hands-on activities, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions. Communicate regularly with families to identify students' talents, interests, and needs and update parents regarding students' achievements and progress.Active commitment to enhancing a school community through involvement on committees and in student life activities.Collaborate with school-based staff and throughout the ESHS community in staff meetings, regular analysis sessions, and professional learning designed to enhance students' learning experience and increase student achievement.Required Skills/AbilitiesA desire to teach in a Catholic School committed to Catholic education and the formation of young women in Christian character. Ability to teach all levels of study, from College Preparatory courses to Advanced Placement.Exemplary character and demonstrated services to others.Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate ability to implement best practices in data-driven instruction, including inquiry and hands-on activities, demonstrations, lectures, and discussions. Demonstrate creativity and an ability to collaborate with colleagues.Willingness and ability to contribute to an atmosphere and environment conducive to our girls' academic, spiritual, social, and emotional development.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in history, education, or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.Please send a cover letter and a resume or C.V.

to Melisa Constanza, the H.R. Specialist at hr@setonhs.org. Elizabeth Seton High School, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of its employment practices.