Middle School Teacher; Grades 6-7 - Advanced Literature​/Advanced Geography

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School
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Trinity Collegiate School
Location
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Darlington, SC
Posted: 26 Jan 2026

Trinity Collegiate School
Job Description:
Middle School Teacher (Grades 6–7) — Advanced Literature & Advanced Geography (Full-Time)
Position Type: Full-Time, 10-month faculty appointment
Department: Middle School / Humanities
Reports To:Director of Academics (or Division Director); collaborates with Academic Leadership Team;
Head of School

Position Summary
Trinity Collegiate School seeks a dynamic, student-centered educator to teach Advanced Literature and Advanced Geography to 6th and 7th grade students. This full-time faculty member will deliver rigorous, engaging instruction that builds strong reading, writing, critical-thinking, research, and global-awareness skills—while supporting the social-emotional growth of early adolescents in a mission-driven school community.

Primary Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum

• Teach 6th & 7th Grade Advanced Literature and Advanced Geography using best practices aligned with school standards and goals.
• Design and deliver lessons that emphasize:
  • Close reading, analysis, and interpretation of complex texts
  • Academic writing (argumentative, analytical, and narrative as appropriate)
  • Vocabulary development and grammar in context
  • Research skills, source evaluation, and clear citation practices
  • Geographic thinking: spatial reasoning, physical and human geography, culture, economy, and global interdependen
• Differentiate instruction for advanced learners while supporting varied learning needs within an accelerated course environment.
• Use data and student work to guide instruction, enrichment, and intervention.

Assessment & Feedback

• Create meaningful assessments (formative and summative) that measure mastery and growth.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and maintain accurate grade records.
• Communicate progress regularly through conferences, reports, and parent contact.

Student Support & Classroom Culture

• Build a respectful, structured, and encouraging classroom environment.
• Support student habits of success: organization, responsibility, academic integrity, and self-advocacy.
• Serve as an advisor (if assigned) and actively contribute to the grade-level team.

Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary planning and curriculum alignment.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.
• Uphold Trinity’s expectations for professionalism, confidentiality, and positive community engagement.
• Contribute to co-curricular life through duties, clubs, activities, or coaching (as assigned/available).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English/Language Arts, Geography, History, Social Studies, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Demonstrated success teaching middle school students and/or advanced coursework.
• Strong content knowledge in literature, writing instruction, and geography/social studies.
• Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and build strong student relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with honors/advanced learners and differentiated instruction.
• Familiarity with inquiry-based learning, Socratic discussion, project-based learning, and/or meaningful technology integration.
• Core Competencies & Dispositions
• Energetic, organized, and detail-oriented
• Warm, firm, and consistent classroom presence
• Collaborative team member with a growth mindset
• Commitment to student character development and high academic expectations
• Physical/Other Requirements
  Ability to supervise students in classrooms and on campus; occasional evening/weekend responsibilities for school events.