Social Studies Teaching Position

Mission Statement:

Cardinal Newman School is a Catholic middle and high school whose mission is to provide an academically rigorous Christian education to young men and women from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.  We challenge our students to embrace truth, pursue academic excellence, act with integrity, lead courageously, work for justice, and engage in generous service.  We are a community where every student is known, the dignity of all is appreciated, and apparent and potential gifts are developed in mind, body, and spirit.  CNS is accredited and has a long history of providing excellent college preparatory education to both Catholic and non-Catholic students.

Description:

Cardinal Newman School of Columbia, South Carolina is accepting applications for a dependable middle school Social Studies teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Course levels will include college preparatory and honors classes in middle school-level world history.  The teacher’s responsibilities include developing student’s critical thinking, problems-solving skills and employing a variety of instructional strategies to ensure that all students are challenged to progress towards mastery of complex concepts.  Outstanding candidates are able to apply what they have learned to real-life situations and can successfully teach students with different interests and aptitudes.  New teacher orientation will take place on August 4^th

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Understanding the curriculum and developing long range plans, lesson plans, and teaching methods that will help students master the required content.
• Preparing and delivering lessons that meet the three-dimensional learning expectations of the standards.
• Flexibility to teach multiple courses as student needs arise
• Preparing appropriate and varied assessments that assess students both formatively and summatively.
• Ensuring appropriate resources and consultation times are available to students.
• Ensuring that appropriate educational needs are met for all students.
• Proficiency in classroom management.
• Maintain strict records of student attendance, participation, homework, lab work and test results.
• Attending staff and parent meetings, conferences, workshops, and other continuing education programs.
• Handling various administration functions, which include updating student records, verifying student accommodations are implemented, and keeping track of tools, and equipment.
• Ensuring a safe, healthy classroom environment where learning can take place.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History or a related discipline, although a master’s or above is preferred.
• Teaching certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based instruction is recommended.
• Excellent interpersonal, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.
• Strong multitasking skills.

To apply, please submit a resume, official or non-official college transcript, and the contact information for two references (references will not be contacted until after an interview) to hr@cnhs.org.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.  Applications will be reviewed upon receipt until the position is filled.