Social Studies Teacher - High School

Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is a private boarding school serving high school students who have previously benefited from therapeutic intervention and are now developing increased independence, responsibility, and academic success. Our supportive learning environment features small class sizes, typically averaging just 4–8 students, allowing teachers to build meaningful relationships and provide individualized instruction that helps students thrive. We value educators who recognize the importance of both academic growth and personal development. Our school culture emphasizes self-efficacy, growth mindset, emotional regulation, and helping students develop the skills they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

MSPA is seeking a passionate, engaging, and student-centered Full-Time Social Studies Teacher to join our academic team. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching high school students, brings history to life through engaging and meaningful instruction, and creates a structured classroom environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and academic growth. This position will involve teaching a range of history and social studies courses, including: World History, U.S. History, Government, Geography, and other social studies electives depending on enrollment and qualifications. We are looking for an educator who is adaptable, organized, and committed to helping students develop both academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and curriculum aligned with Utah State Standards.
• Deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that promotes historical understanding, critical thinking, discussion, and analytical skills.
• Create a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Assess student learning and provide timely grading, feedback, and progress updates.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate varying academic abilities and learning needs, including students with IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Build positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate classroom expectations and boundaries.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school staff to support student academic progress and overall success.
• Maintain accurate gradebooks, attendance records, and other required academic documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Current Utah teaching license with appropriate endorsement or authorization to teach secondary history/social studies.
• Strong knowledge of history and social studies content.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
• A passion for working with high school students.
• Ability to create engaging lessons that encourage student participation and critical thinking.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a related field.
• Previous secondary teaching experience.
• Experience working with high school students.
• Familiarity with differentiated instruction, IEPs, and 504 Plans.

Schedule & Work Environment

One of the benefits of working at Mountain Springs Preparatory Academy is our four-day workweek.

• Typical workweek: Monday–Thursday.
• Occasional Fridays throughout the school year for scheduled school activities, professional development, or other school needs including required Parent Weekends graduations, etc.
• Daily schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Approximately 190 working days per year, comparable to a typical public school calendar.
• Follows the school's academic calendar.

Our small class sizes and four-day weekly schedule provide an opportunity to focus on meaningful instruction, individualized student support, and strong teacher-student relationships.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• teaching social studies: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000