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Students of Life, for Life

Private Jewish learning community

Head of Humanities Middle & High School

K-12 TeachingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMiami, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have deep expertise in English language arts and/or History; expertise in both is strongly preferred.
  • Be comfortable teaching across Grades 6–12.
  • Understand history as the study of ideas, not just events.
  • Care deeply about clarity, structure, and intellectual rigor.
  • Be able to design curriculum, not just deliver it.
  • Thrive in a non-traditional, interdisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and lead a cohesive English language arts and History program for Grades 6–12.
  • Establish clear standards for writing, reading, discussion, and historical thinking.
  • Build a progression from foundational literacy in middle school to advanced reasoning and articulation in high school.
  • Ensure alignment with accredited academic standards while maintaining the school's philosophy.
  • Teach English language arts and History to both middle and high school students.
  • Lead seminars, writing workshops, and discussions that develop depth of thought.
  • Adapt instruction to different developmental stages without lowering rigor.
  • Develop students’ ability to read deeply, write clearly, and speak effectively.
  • Teach writing as a tool for persuasion, clarity, and original thinking.
  • Guide students in constructing arguments, narratives, and structured ideas.
  • Emphasize precision, coherence, and intellectual honesty in student expression.
  • Teach history as the development of human thought, culture, and systems.
  • Move beyond memorization toward understanding cause, consequence, and worldview.
  • Use primary sources, speeches, and foundational texts to anchor learning.
  • Help students connect historical ideas to present-day systems and future possibilities.
  • Support students in articulating their ventures, ideas, and visions with clarity.
  • Reinforce clear thinking and communication as foundations for meaningful innovation.
  • Connect historical and cultural understanding to real-world problem solving.
  • Build a classroom culture of rigor, curiosity, and thoughtful discourse.
  • Facilitate discussions that challenge assumptions and deepen perspective.
  • Maintain a high bar for clarity, depth, and precision.
  • Design assessments including essays, presentations, debates, and portfolios.
  • Provide actionable feedback focused on quality of thinking and expression.
  • Communicate clearly with families about student growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have led a Humanities, English language arts, or History program.
  • Have a strong background in philosophy, political theory, or cultural studies.
  • Have experience teaching writing as a craft, including argument, rhetoric, and narrative.
  • Be familiar with classical texts and foundational works of thought.
  • Have worked in project-based or progressive school environments.

About the Company

Students of Life, for Life

Private Jewish learning community

Students of Life, for Life is a private learning community in Miami informed by Jewish and Torah-observant practice. The company offers holistic education that brings together academic learning, arts, nature, physical development, and spiritual life. It serves students, families, educators, and community members. Its operating model centers on a school community organized around classroom learning, student development, family participation, and campus operations. Teams work across teaching, curriculum, student support, arts, outdoor learning, administration, and community engagement.

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