What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School - Social Studies Teacher (2026-2027 Opportunity) position at LEAD Public Schools?
JOB TITLE: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
REPORTS TO: Principal
Be a LEADer. Teach Social Studies at LEAD Public Schools.
Our ideal Social Studies teacher is passionate about developing young minds to be aware of history and their role in society, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.
The LEAD Environment
Our Social Studies teachers work relentlessly with their teammates to ensure that all of their students not only are able to enhance their reading abilities by deciphering texts to inquire about historical events while also gaining a broader understanding of the world, but also meet the established Tennessee standards by the end of the year. This incredible work is done through coaching and support from administration, implementing regular feedback, collaboration with colleagues, data analysis, and working to make sure that students who come in below grade level rise above the challenges they face.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
Successful teachers at LEAD Public Schools are committed to put in the extra effort to ensure that our students have access to a high quality education. Our teachers persevere through difficult challenges, set goals for our students, and don’t give up. We ask our teachers to be flexible, hard working, and constantly striving to improve their abilities in the classroom to meet our students’ needs. We are looking for middle school social studies teachers.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement rigorous unit plans and lessons that meet the needs of all students with clear, standard aligned objectives and appropriate assessments to gauge student comprehension
- Participate in bi-weekly coaching meetings to internalize content, teaching moves, and classroom management to improve your practice
- Participate in a collaborative learning environment with other team members including grade level work, content teams, and professional development throughout the school year
- Execute school based duties that can include student conferences, arrival and dismissal, transitions, lunch duty, and other assigned by the school leadership team
QUALIFICATIONS
Our ideal social studies teacher is passionate about developing young history buffs, loves working with students who need the most support, is flexible, is coachable, and wants to grow as a teacher.
Experience:
- Minimum of two years teaching experience preferred, but not required
- Previous experience with diverse student populations or in an urban setting preferred
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's degree is required
- Candidates must have either (a) valid Tennessee teaching license with the appropriate content endorsement to teach Social Studies or (b) a valid out of state license that can successfully be transferred to Tennessee within 90 days of employment, or (c) demonstrate you are on track to complete the necessary steps towards certification in Tennessee.
Other Qualifications or Characteristics:
- Belief in the LEAD mission that all students are capable of success while preparing them for college and for life
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
APPLICATION
To apply, please complete an online application through our website (https://leadpublicschools.org/join-our-team/)