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Posted: 08-Aug-22
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Part Time
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Classroom Teacher
Bullis School seeks a part-time Upper School Entrepreneurship Teacher to contribute to our vibrant learning community starting in the 2022-2023 academic year. Candidates should be capable of, and interested in, teaching a range of students with a specific focus on the implementation of a robust entrepreneurship curriculum. This position involves teaching three classes which may include, but are not limited to, Entrepreneurship Principles, Entrepreneurship Accounting Principles, and Personal Finance.
The Bullis Upper School Entrepreneurship department emphasizes collaboration and curiosity both in the classroom and among colleagues. As members of a supportive and positive department culture, teachers foster a spirit of exploration and growth while utilizing methods designed to help students learn. The Bullis Upper School cultivates independence and leadership in a supportive academic environment. Teachers create the conditions for discovery both inside and outside of the classroom, supporting and encouraging students to take risks, collaborate and explore. Successful Upper School teachers at Bullis are committed to ongoing professional development and a wide range of teaching approaches to reach a diverse student population. In line with the schools culture of innovation and a student-centered approach, curriculum development and lesson-design are continuous endeavors and an opportunity to work in subject- as well as grade-aligned teams.
Bullis is a community that welcomes new people and ideas, embraces diversity, and shares a common vision of kindness, challenge, and reflective learning. Bullis is proud of its culture of innovation and growth and supports faculty with ample professional development opportunities that include a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training and education. Bullis School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades K-12 situated on a beautiful 102-acre campus in Potomac, MD, and is home to a full range of state-of-the-art facilities for learning, arts, discovery, and athletics. To learn more about teaching and learning at Bullis School please click here.
Qualities of a Bullis Entrepreneurship Teacher
- An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike
- Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways
- Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment
- Detail-oriented, with the capacity to effectively and efficiently manage multiple tasks and demands on attention
- Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Education, or related field (required)
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Education, or related field (preferred)
- Minimum of three years teaching experience in secondary education (preferred)
- Experience teaching in a technology-rich environment (preferred)
- Teaching certificates are not required
Search Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume along with an application through the Bullis Career site. The Search Committee will begin reviewing candidate materials upon receipt and contacting select candidates for phone interviews. We will keep applicants informed of their status throughout the process.
Bullis School is committed to staff diversity, equality, and continued professional growth. Bullis School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Bullis School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.