Classroom Teacher / Social Studies

Job Description:The Stratford Public Schools has the following position available for the 2025-2026 School Year:Social Studies TeacherDavid Wooster Middle SchoolWooster Middle School is looking for a dynamic individual to add to our department and school. The candidate should demonstrate a mindset of developing personally and professionally around issues of diversity, social justice, and equitable representation in the teaching of history.Ability to design and deliver effective inquiry-based instruction to students at all grade and academic levels using the CT social studies framework/CCSS standards.Employing a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including mini-lessons, discussions, and small group instruction.Ability to effectively scaffold delivery of academic content within complex texts and differentiate process, product, and content for striving readers and those needing enrichment.Ability to positively engage students and families in the learning process.Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues to improve learning, climate, and culture for all students.Ability to use data to guide instructional decisions.Ability to effectively use technology to engage students, with a heavy focus on student-centered strategies.Ability to provide a high-performing learning environment by setting, maintaining, and modeling high standards of professional conduct.Demonstrates a mindset in developing personally and professionally around issues of diversity, social justice, and equitable representation in the teaching of history.The above position requires 026 endorsements from the State of Connecticut.Stratford Public Schools values the contributions a diverse workforce can have on our school community; therefore, we strongly encourage applications of individuals from racially, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from persons with disabilities.Apply at: https://www.applitrack.com/stratfordk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teachinghttps://www.applitrack.com/stratfordk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Middle+School+Teaching