What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Studies Teacher position at Innovation Academy Charter School?
Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time, high school Social Studies teacher for the upcoming school year. Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are invested in the school’s mission and committed to the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom. Teachers also get to know the whole student body through Friday choice block (club-like activities that meet on a weekly basis) and Endersession (week long group activities that range from projects on campus to service projects in the community to traveling abroad).
IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Social Studies teachers at IACS collaborate to develop project-based courses that focus on the development of critical thinking, literacy and communication skills, and the practical application of those skills both within and beyond the humanities classroom. The department collaborates to plan a required thematic interdisciplinary 9th grade American Studies course and 10th grade Global studies course and designs elective courses for juniors and seniors, along with AP courses, such as AP Research and AP African American studies.
Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS is a regional public charter school, drawing a diverse student body from neighboring districts including Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, and Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 38% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.
IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.