Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9–12)

The Role

We are seeking a versatile and dynamic Social Studies teacher who can engage students across a range of abilities in the skills and habits of rigorous scholarship.

This role centers on facilitating rich, inquiry-driven discussions in which students analyze diverse sources, wrestle with complex historical and contemporary questions, and construct thoughtful, evidence-based arguments.

Responsibilities

• Teach across traditional history courses and advanced electives, helping students make connections between past and present while developing their ability to construct evidence-based arguments.
• Design inquiry-based projects that cultivate students’ skills as researchers, writers, and critical thinkers, engaging with both historical and contemporary topics.
• Provide thorough feedback to support their reasoning and personal growth.
• Mentor students through one-on-one conferences and small-group work, leveraging technology and AI tools to personalise learning and enhance analytical and research capabilities.
• Foster a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, and respect for diverse perspectives, while building meaningful partnerships with students and families to support each learner’s academic and personal development.

Qualifications

• Deep content knowledge across social studies disciplines.
• Skilled at guiding students to develop as writers and researchers, providing feedback that strengthens their ability to construct evidence-based arguments and think critically.
• Comfortable leading student-driven inquiry, leveraging technology to support collaboration and agency.
• Understanding or eagerness to learn the unique demands faced by student-athletes and how to help them cultivate balance and resilience.
• Demonstrates humility by valuing relationships and collaboration, courage by facing challenges directly and taking thoughtful risks, and a commitment to lifelong learning through continual growth and innovation.

Skills

• Facilitate nuanced discussions on complex historical and contemporary topics with intellectual honesty.
• Guide students to develop as writers and researchers, providing feedback that strengthens their ability to construct evidence-based arguments and think critically.
• Leverage technology to support collaboration and agency.
• Cultivate a classroom culture that encourages curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Build meaningful partnerships with students and families to support each learner’s academic and personal development.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

Pay

The salary range is $85,000.

Schedule

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