Lipscomb Academy - Social Studies Teacher, Upper School

About the role

Lipscomb Academy is seeking a passionate High School Social Studies Teacher who loves history and sharing with adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Social Studies courses (level and/or AP sections based on expertise)
• Design engaging, standards-aligned units that develop close reading, rhetoric, composition, and research skills
• Use workshop routines, Socratic seminars, and inquiry-based discussions to build voice and agency
• Provide timely, actionable feedback on writing through drafting, conferencing, and revision cycles
• Differentiate instruction for diverse learners and collaborate on supports
• Integrate purposeful technology (e.g., Google Workspace/Schoology) to enhance literacy and collaboration
• Contribute to school culture through advisory, clubs, events, and service-learning
• Partner with colleagues on vertical alignment, common assessments, and data-informed instruction
• Model Christ-like character and intentionally integrate faith with learning by embedding Biblical concepts into lessons
• Maintain accurate records, communicate proactively with students and families, and uphold school policies
• Model Christian character and shepherd students with care, consistency, and integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies, Social Studies Education, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Valid Tennessee secondary Social Studies teaching license (or eligibility within a defined timeline)
• Demonstrated success in working with students in grades 9–12
• Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills
• Skill in teaching analysis and research with clear rubrics and exemplars
• Proficiency with Schoology and Google Workspace; comfort with formative assessment tools