Global Studies Teacher, Middle School

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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

                        Middle School Global Studies Teacher

Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a Middle School

Global Studies teacher (7th grade) to begin in August of 2026. We are seeking an experienced, innovative teacher to join our collaborative team. The successful candidate will embrace collaborative curriculum design and work closely as part of a teaching team to create and continuously refine curriculum. Ideally, applicants will be experienced practitioners of backward design based on clearly defined curricular understandings and have experience developing curriculum variations to challenge all learners.

Exploring vital global and human rights issues, this year-long course will introduce students to social awareness in an age of globalization. The primary goal of the course is to develop students’ global literacy, giving special attention to the geographic, historical, economic, political, and cultural forces that produce harmony and conflict across international borders. Thematic units form links to the literature and themes in English 7. Student inquiry is guided by the essential question, “Who holds the power and why?” Students will examine multiple sources and perspectives, with the aim of understanding the complexity and nuance of the human story. The course makes extensive use of resources available on the Internet, current events, and students will be introduced to research skills. The course aims to inspire responsible citizens who understand the importance of global interconnectivity and awareness.

Individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with prior experience in and a passion for teaching Middle School students are encouraged to apply. A minimum of a college bachelor’s degree is required; however, a master’s degree is preferred.

It is expected that a successful candidate will:

• Teach four sections of 7th-grade Global Studies
• Design and coordinate curriculum with other members of the department and within teaching teams for each assigned course and liaise with other departments and centers to build cross-disciplinary experiences
• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress and communicate with parents and Middle School teams regarding student progress
• Exhibit knowledge of course content, current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in history pedagogy by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis
• Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and professional development sessions
• Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
• Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view