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Social Studies Teacher , Full Time, Higher Ground Academy
Posted on 2025-10-27 2:32:36 PM
Listing expires 2025-11-03 12:00:00 AM
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The full-time Social Studies Teacher is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in their content area. The teacher fosters a supportive and structured learning environment where all students are challenged, engaged, and held to high academic and behavioral expectations in alignment with the school’s mission and vision.
Key Responsibilities:
· Design and deliver daily lessons aligned to state standards, school curriculum, and charter goals.
· Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including English language learners and students with IEPs/504s.
· Assess student learning through a variety of formative and summative methods; track and analyze data to inform instruction.
· Maintain strong classroom management that fosters respect, responsibility, and high achievement.
· Build meaningful relationships with students to encourage engagement, persistence, and character development.
· Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, achievements, and areas of growth.
· Collaborate with colleagues, instructional coaches, and school leadership to refine teaching practices.
· Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
· Uphold the school’s culture, mission, and high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant subject area required; master’s degree preferred.
· Valid state teaching certification (or eligibility) in assigned subject area.
· Strong content knowledge and passion for teaching subject matter.
· Prior successful teaching experience preferred.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.
· Commitment to continuous growth and willingness to implement feedback.
Please send a resume and credentials to HumanResources@hgacademy.org