Independent Schools of Saint Louis

Upper School Social Studies Teacher Villa Duchesne

Villa Duchesne is seeking a full-time Social Studies Teacher for our Upper School, grades 7-12. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, engaging educator with the ability to give meaning and value to the study of history. Candidates with a master’s degree, AP experience, and at least five years of teaching experience are preferred. Content areas for this role include world history with a preference for AP European History, but other content specialties will also be considered. Villa Duchesne faculty members also serve as grade-level advisors and participate actively in the life of the school.

The ideal candidate will also:

●        foster intellectual curiosity in students

●        possess a commitment to using a variety of pedagogical approaches and differentiation strategies in the classroom;

●        be able to use technology to build understanding;

●        be a relational educator who contributes to the life of the school community as, a club moderator and proctor;

●        be organized and responsive in lesson planning, grading, and communication; and

●        be dedicated to the success of each student.

Social Studies Teachers at Villa Duchesne must commit to educating by the values articulated in the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools in the United States and Canada. Our Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators inspire our students every day with learning and community opportunities.

Villa Duchesne Sacred Heart educators:

  1. Embody the attitudes of Christ’s heart: gratitude, generosity, compassion, and forgiveness. Educating is our vocation, and the ability to lead students to encounter Christ enables us to foster more loving relationships.
  2. Believe in every student. We are invested in caring for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social-emotional well-being of each child.
  3. Are experts in their subjects. We exhibit professional excellence and innovation in teaching. Through passion for our craft, we instill a love of learning within each child. We maintain high standards of research-based training and are committed to extensive professional development.
  4. Foster trusting relationships to create a safe environment where learning and empathy are possible. Our trusting relationships with students enable them to discover new abilities, cultivate strengths, learn from mistakes, and develop and exercise resilience in meeting challenges.
  5. Immerse students in global perspectives, compassionate action, and courageous hope. By inspiring curiosity and encouraging critical consciousness within our students, our students can realize their full potential as agents of transformation.