2026-2027 Social Studies 7-8 Teacher- Peterson Academic Center

About the Role

This position is for a Secondary Social Studies Teacher at the Peterson Academic Center, serving middle and high school students.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support instruction.
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources, and methods, and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities.
• Participate in extracurricular activities such as social activities, sporting activities, clubs, and student organizations.

Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible for a valid Nevada teaching license with an endorsement in Social Studies.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must complete the entire three (3) year work history in the "Experience and Credentials" section of the application, including periods of unemployment, schooling, and volunteer work.
• Required documents must be attached at the time of application to be considered.

Location

Peterson Academic Center, Las Vegas, NV.