Live Oak is accepting resumes for a Middle School Humanities Teacher to begin in August, 2026. Applicants should have experience as head teachers, professional training, enjoy collaborative work on curriculum development, demonstrate a commitment to issues of equity and social justice, and feel a resonance with the school’s mission, vision, values, and educational philosophy. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of educational philosophy.
The Middle School Humanities Teacher will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and documentation of the middle school humanities program, in accordance with the department standards and school’s educational philosophy.
The key responsibilities of the position include:
- Teaching 2 sections of 1 grade level of humanities.
- Overseeing a weekly club.
- Participating in duties and study halls.
- Engaging in self-reflection and professional growth through goal setting, participation in the PGP program, and attending PD opportunities.
- Leading an advisory group of middle school students, collaborating with grade-level team on content.
- Collaborating with Middle School Learning Specialist and Deans in providing students with academic and social support, and attending family/support meetings as needed.
The Middle School Humanities Teacher will also be responsible for:
- Participating in staff, middle school division, humanities department, team meetings as needed to accomplish the goals of the program.
- Facilitating and recording notes for advisees’ student-led Fall and Spring parent conferences.
- Developing and implementing robust assessment practices; providing regular feedback to students.
- Preparing trimester report cards and other necessary documents.
