Job Description
Job Description
Breck School
Job Description
Title: Middle School Religion Teacher 60% Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Middle School Division Director and Religion Department Chair
Salary: $30,000-$60,000 annual
Updated: 8/2025
School Overview
Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.
We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.
Position Overview
Middle School Religion is an essential component of our Breck experience, providing students the opportunity to learn about the world's religions, while exploring their own beliefs and identity. This teacher will be responsible for organizing, implementing, and providing an educational program where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and psychological growth. This role will teach grades 5, 6, and 7 which includes a sequential scope and sequence of examining the world’s traditions, including a focus on Christianity and Judaism, as well as to serve as a positive member of the Middle School community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and Instruction
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Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency with subject matter
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Designs and implements effective instruction to engage student learning
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Plans and delivers instruction for a variety of learners
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Develops lessons that consider multiple perspectives
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Motivates students to engage in the learning process
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Understands and uses assessment to promote student learning
Classroom Environment
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Creates an environment that promotes respect, rapport, and learning
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Establishes effective relationships with students
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Communicates clear and consistent expectations for learning, behavior, and achievement
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Monitors and manages student behavior effectively
Communication
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Communicates effectively with families, students, and colleagues
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Communicates student progress in a timely and thorough manner
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Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Professional Responsibility
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Supports the mission and values of the school
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Supports the programs and priorities of the department, division, and school
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Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents
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Maintains confidentiality
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Demonstrates professional behavior
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Seeks and develops opportunities for professional growth
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Attends and participates in required meetings, school events, and committee work
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Performs duties as required/requested
Education and/or Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Minimum 3 years classroom teaching experience preferred
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Experience with using technology in teaching and learning