Middle School Humanities Instructor| Fall 2026 at The Mount Vernon School

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inquiry-Based Teaching, Project-Based Learning, Competency-Based Education, Mastery Approach, Curriculum Co-design, Assessment Design, Record Keeping, Family Communication, Professional Growth, Team Collaboration, Content Knowledge, Culturally Proficient, Equity Literate, Responsive Feedback, Google Suite, Mac/Apple OS

Industry

education

Description

Description Established in 1972, Mount Vernon School serves over 1,250 students in Preschool through Grade 12 on our 40-acre Atlanta campus. Grounded in Christian values, Mount Vernon prepares all students to be college-ready, globally competitive, and engaged citizen leaders. Mount Vernon School anchors the Mount Vernon Organization as a destination of inquiry, innovation, and impact. Through MVSO, the online division of our Upper School, and MV Ventures, our research and educational consultancy, our organization is living its mission to design a better world by providing unique and differentiated value for all community members now and into the future. The Team The Middle School Faculty are a collaborative and forward-thinking community of education professionals who are consistently looking for ways to create real-world, project-based learning experiences that help their students connect to content in a relevant and impactful ways. This team models what it means to be inquisitive, nurturing, flexible, and creative. They are involved in areas of the School beyond the classroom walls and support student curiosities and passions. While they customize and personalize the learning for each course, this team is united in using an inquiry-based model and a mastery approach to teaching and learning. The Role This position has the opportunity for daily interaction with a cohort of Middle School students where they explore topics such as Civics, US History, Ancient Civilizations, Sustainable Cities, Global Relations, Conflict, and Freedom. By integrating social sciences, history, grammar, literature, and english language arts, the Humanities program prepares students with the written and verbal skills to be strong communicators in high school and beyond. Strong candidates will have experience using inquiry-based teaching pedagogies, support competency-based education, and be passionate about student success. Responsibilities Prepare and facilitate Humanities courses for Middle School students Co-designing interdisciplinary curriculum and assessment with Grade-level team Maintaining comprehensive records of performance, progress, and goals using MV tools Communicating with families, learning coaches, and outside providers Actively participating in professional growth opportunities Participating in weekly school/division/team meetings Meeting the needs of the division by helping with weekly coverage and duties Supporting students at seasonal after-school events Core Competencies Background/real-world experience in content knowledge area (Humanities) Ability to cultivate respectful and affirming environments Culturally proficient & equity literate A track record of giving high-quality, responsive feedback Understanding of competency-based assessment/mastery approach to Learning Knowledge of inquiry-based learning pedagogies (PBL, VTR, QFT, DT) Proficiency in Google Suite & Mac/Apple OS Requirements Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Literature, History, K-8 Education, or related field Teaching and learning experience (3+ Years Preferred) Start Date | July 27, 2026 This job description is intended to describe the basic elements of the job and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not constitute a contract. It may be modified or amended at any time as determined in the School’s discretion. The faculty and staff of The Mount Vernon School believe the fair and equitable treatment of employees is critical to fulfilling its mission and purpose. It is the policy of The Mount Vernon School to conduct business and provide equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

The instructor will prepare and facilitate Humanities courses for Middle School students, covering topics like Civics, US History, and Global Relations, while co-designing interdisciplinary curriculum and assessment with the grade-level team. Responsibilities also include maintaining performance records, communicating with families, and actively participating in professional growth and school meetings.