Position Overview: At Mott Hall, we are a Professional Learning Community, where all teachers are supported by experienced educators, and honored as professionals with leadership pathways to advance their careers. Our education program is grounded in evidence-based research on how students learn best. All teachers receive training in the following six components of Mott Hall’s 21st-century approach to teaching: 1. Student-centered methods of instruction 2. Effective classroom management approaches 3. The latest research in adolescent development and social-emotional health 4. How to integrate literacy into lessons regardless of content area 5. How to use technology to accelerate student learning 6. How to use data to inform instruction and improve student outcomes Proficiency in the English Language Arts is the foundation for learning at Mott Hall and is fundamental to the curriculum as it crosses the boundaries of the traditional disciplines. English Language Arts encompasses independent and guided reading, vocabulary development, and short and long-form writing. The ELA/Social Studies teacher will teach independent ELA and Social Studies Courses or bridge the two content areas into one course. Social Studies at Mott Hall consists of both geography and history. The study of geography leads scholars from an understanding of the immediate environment to an appreciation of geography at regional, national and global levels. The study of history involves a truly international approach. It addresses a variety of cultures and times and stresses their increasing interaction in our modern world. History within an international curriculum stresses the ability to analyze evidence, use historical sources critically, detect bias, and argue empathetically. Beyond factual knowledge, scholars are encouraged to develop the capacity to think and write historically and to enjoy and value the past as a means by which to understand and appreciate the present.