Middle School Humanities Teacher (Nellis)89156

Position Overview

Academies of Math and Science – Nellis Campus Middle School Humanities Teacher (Grades 5–8) – 2026–2027 School Year
Location: 1780 Betty Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156
Compensation Range: $54,000 – $60,813 annually (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned humanities instruction aligned with AMS curriculum and Nevada Academic Content Standards.
• Teach core subjects including English Language Arts, reading comprehension, writing, and social studies.
• Differentiate instruction to support students performing above and below grade level.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning.
• Develop students’ critical thinking, writing, reading comprehension, and analytical reasoning skills.

Classroom Culture & Student Development

• Establish and maintain a structured, positive, and high-expectations classroom environment.
• Implement PBIS and proactive classroom management strategies.
• Support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
• Encourage student voice, discussion, and engagement in learning.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Participate in weekly professional development and professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practices.
• Use student performance data to support instructional improvement and targeted interventions.
• Contribute to school-wide systems focused on student achievement and continuous improvement.

Family Engagement

• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and academic expectations.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home–school partnerships.
• Support family engagement initiatives that promote student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English, History, or a related field
• Show commitment to serving Title I and multilingual learner communities
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and a data-driven instructional mindset
• Exhibit collaboration, professionalism, and initiative in a team-based environment
• Successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Nevada state requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching middle school humanities (grades 5–8)
• Experience working in Title I or high-need school environments
• Experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred