High School Teacher - Social Studies

Description

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Job Title: High School Social Studies 

Department: History

Reports To: School Principal

Position Type: Full Time

Status: 10-month Contract (Benefits Eligible) 

Job Summary:

The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous instruction in social studies, integrating faith, critical thinking, and communication skills in line with the school's Catholic mission. This role requires versatility in teaching multiple subjects and a passion for helping students grow academically, morally, and spiritually. 

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction and Curriculum Development

• Teach a combined course load of and History (U.S., World, Government, etc.) to high school students. 
• Plan and implement creative and differentiated lessons that meet curriculum standards and support diverse learning styles. 
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and adjust instruction as needed. 
• Incorporate Catholic values and teachings into classroom instruction and discussions where appropriate. 
• Foster classroom discussions that develop students’ analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and historical reasoning.

Student Development

• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills in students.
• Encourage a love of reading and writing by exposing students to diverse voices and perspectives.
• Provide individualized support to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Assess and monitor student progress through assignments, projects, and tests, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Classroom Management and Organization

• Maintain a structured, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement strategies to support positive student engagement.

Collaboration and Professional Development

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align curriculum and share teaching strategies.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress and challenges.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in English education.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field
• State teaching certification in English Language Arts for secondary education or a plan for certification.

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of social sciences (history, government, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom.
• Classroom management and organizational skills.
• Prior teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church is preferred, but not required. 

Work Environment:

• Classroom setting with occasional responsibilities for extracurricular activities
• May involve evening or weekend commitments for events like parent-teacher conferences or school plays.

St. Michael High School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

Requirements

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.