Interim 5th & 6th Grade Humanities Teacher

Our Mission: NCCL School’s mission is to provide a rich academic and cultural foundation that ensures the joy of discovery in each child and fosters curious, creative, critical thinkers.

Position Overview:
NCCL School is seeking an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative interim Humanities teacher to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who brings deep knowledge of reading, writing, and social studies, along with a commitment to hands-on, discussion-based, and inquiry-driven learning.

The ideal candidate will know how to make literature, history, and writing meaningful, accessible, and engaging for 5th and 6th grade students, while also nurturing their social and emotional development.

We are looking for someone who not only loves teaching Humanities but also believes that every child has a unique voice and perspective worth cultivating. Candidates should have a strong foundation in literacy and social studies education, an understanding of child development, and the ability to design responsive, developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports a wide range of learners.

Our Commitment to Diversity:
In its hiring practices, NCCL School deliberately seeks to maximize the diversity of the school (in terms of race, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, abilities/disabilities, age, religion, class, and language). We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

This is a unique opportunity for a Humanities educator who:

• Is energetic, patient, and flexible.
  
  
• Has a passion for implementing an integrated, hands-on Humanities curriculum for 5th and 6th grade students.
  
  
• Can bring literature, writing, and history to life through projects, discussions, and creative expression.
  
  
• Values diverse perspectives and voices, and helps students connect their learning to the wider world.
  
  
• Believes that learning should be joyful, relevant, and rooted in curiosity and reflection.
  
  
• Brings a progressive approach to teaching and is eager to collaborate with colleagues around curriculum, DEI initiatives, and school-wide projects.
  
  
• Has outside interests or talents that will enrich our community.

Compensation: $150-$200/day depending upon experience.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and resume to hiring@ncclschool.org. To learn more about our school and progressive education, visit our website: http://www.ncclschool.org.

Bachelor's Degree required. 

Minimum of three years experience working in educational settings. Preferably independent school/private school experience. 

About NCCL School

Founded in 1971, and located in Newark, DE, NCCL School (Newark Center for Creative Learning) is an independent, progressive elementary and middle school with an enrollment of 80 students, kindergarten through 8th grade. Small, multi-age classes are led by expert teachers (10:1 ratio). Graduates leave as creative problem-solvers prepared to thrive in our complex, 21st-century world.

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