Human Development Teacher - Middle School for Girls

Cranbrook Kingswood Middle School for Girls is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Human Development Teacher with an innovative view toward content delivery and skills development. Collaboration among colleagues, creation of powerful learning experiences for a diverse student body, and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of middle school students are critical components. The successful candidate facilitates student learning by building strong interpersonal relationships, setting a positive tone, and treating students as individuals within the context of a broader community.

This part-time member of the Middle School faculty teaches three sections of Human Development (HD) - 6th grade HD, 7th grade HD, and 8th grade HD. A demonstrated commitment to work in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), engagement in social emotional learning (SEL), and experience with extracurricular programs are all beneficial.

Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is required.
• Training in and knowledge of the Michigan Model for Health Education and the National Standards of Health Education is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with adolescents and excellent communication skills are expected for all teachers.

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more information, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and any certifications, a statement of educational philosophy in relation to this position, and two or three letters of recommendation with contact information. Please be sure all attachments are uploaded at one time when you are submitting your application.