HS Teacher - Social Studies

Job description

Growing Charter School Systems is seeking certified SOCIAL STUDIES teachers for our High school program.

We are seeking a committed Texas Certified Teacher to complement our qualified workforce of educators. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the school’s requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to students and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the students’ interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning
• Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning
• Create and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)
• Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and/or feedback
• Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Plan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Skills

• Must be Texas Teacher Certified
• Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject with a certificate in education
• Proven experience as a teacher
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline
• Knowledge of CPR

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and requirements.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Houston, TX 77081: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: SER-Niños High School