Secondary Social Studies

Reports to: Secondary Principal

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for serving God in the context of Social Studies and education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, History, or related field 
• Valid Teacher Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s)
• Must be able to meet necessary requirements for ACSI certification 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of successful teaching experience
• Prior experience in an international school
• Master’s Degree in Education, Politics, Economics, Psychology or related field
• AP Training in one or more areas of Social Studies

Professional Characteristics:

• Teaches/leads from a Christ-centered worldview
• Effectively collaborates in team settings
• Demonstrates superb communication skills
• Uses data to adapt curriculum and refine instruction
• Operates from a growth mindset, able to reflect, learn, and progress
• Articulates high expectations with students, parents, and colleagues
• Shows a love of learning that translates into a positive, rigorous classroom culture
• Embraces diversity and values the contributions of each individual
• Utilizes technology to enhance student learning and partner with parents
• Exhibits a passion for equipping students to think critically, solve problems, and exercise self-discipline
• Interacts with people in a culturally intelligent manner
• Lives out faith in a way that facilitates discipleship, mentoring, and relationship building with students

Role Specific Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Teaches Social Studies courses for both middle school and high school students
• Collaborates with department, middle and high school teams, and administration around student progress
• Contributes significantly to the critical thinking and inquiry layers of school culture
• Other duties as assigned