High School Social Studies Teacher

Why Teach With Us? We are seeking the most talented and dedicated educators to bring their skills, experience, and energy to a collaborative and innovative learning environment where teachers are empowered to meet each student's unique learning needs and open the doors to new and rich opportunities. Our teachers are dynamic and innovative pedagogues who are committed to urban students and the issues they face every day. Our teacher can expect to receive enhanced instructional support, a range of professional development opportunities, the data tools they need to succeed and the opportunity to be part of a passionate team of colleagues. Who You Are You’re a dedicated social studies educator who is committed to serving students from all backgrounds to help foster creativity and self-expression. You approach learning via a growth mindset and have a proven track record of engaging students. You are reflective, seek and effectively apply feedback, and strive to learn from those around you. You make informed decisions about lesson planning based on data and have demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners. You work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals and are passionate about what you do. What You’ll Do Social Studies teachers work with a diverse range of students to develop content knowledge and skills through exploration, reading, discussion, and writing. Social Studies teachers will: Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents Social Studies exams; place an equal emphasis on developing students’ historical thinking skills by inviting them to develop compelling questions, conduct research by analyzing primary and secondary sources, construct academic arguments, and engage in lively debate on historical and current issues Help students see the relevance of history, economics, and global studies in their everyday lives, as well as equip their students with the tools necessary to be critical consumers, active citizens, and innovative problem solvers within modern day society What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred A valid New York State Social Studies Certification There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools To learn more about NYS Certifications, visit: Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met Strong organizational and communication skills Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals Experience working with educational technology This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $68,931.00 - $135,716.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Physical Setting: Charter school Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Social Studies teaching: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: New York State Social Studies Teaching Certification (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY 10463: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person