Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or History related field of study.
• Strong love and commitment to helping students work through mistakes while building pro-social and academic skills.
• Experience working with elementary/middle school-aged children in an academic or youth development setting.
• Experienced teachers must show a proven track record of achievement in the classroom.

What We Offer You

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based increases (Starting salary is $80,000*).
• 401k plan with employer matching of 5 percent.
• Comprehensive & affordable benefits package - Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Generous Employee Perks & Savings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to further support employee wellness.
• $100 monthly Grubhub credit + complimentary breakfast & coffee daily.
• Classrooms stocked with 1:1 technology and essential supplies.

How We Support Growth & Development

• Weekly one-on-one instructional coaching.
• Weekly school-wide or departmentalized professional development.
• Summer Professional Development Institute.

Teacher Performance Outcomes

• At minimum, 75% of all students meet grade level standards in core content classes as measured by the internal assessments and state examinations, if applicable.
• At minimum, 33% of all students will exceed proficiency (level 4) in core content classes as measured by the internal assessments and state examinations, if applicable.
• At minimum, 90% of students will show growth in content area measured by the internal assessment.
• At minimum, 75% of students will meet grade level non-academic standards/goals as measured by internal assessments and performance tasks.

*Pharos Academy offers a performance-based salary structure. Compensation is earned based on measurable performance benchmarks, rather than tenure. The salary range for this role is $80,000–$115,000, with the opportunity to earn up to $145,000 over time once Mastery is reached. Starting salary for new or emerging teachers is $80,000. Candidates with 4+ years of experience at a high-performing K–12 school may be eligible for a higher starting salary based on sustained performance and demonstrated results related to our tiered benchmarks.

Full-Time Teacher Pay Range: $80,000 - $115,000 USD