Social Studies Teacher City Academy

Summary of Position:
City Academy’s unique approach to educating students includes utilizing the power of subject area specialist teachers. This position is for a full-time Social Studies teacher. The Social Studies teacher will be responsible for working with students, ages first through sixth grade. In addition, this educator would develop a rigorous vertically-aligned curriculum that connects to material taught in other subjects throughout the school. In this role, the teacher will work collaboratively with families while also developing creative solutions to problems in order to meet the needs of the whole child.

Responsibilities:
Classroom Instruction:

Foster critical thinking, analytical skills, writing as a historian and a sense of civic responsibility through dynamic teaching approaches.
Integrate real world connections and cultural competence by incorporating diverse perspectives into the curriculum.

Instructional Support:

Collaborate with classroom teachers and families to provide support, resources, and strategies to enhance social studies instruction.
Accommodate student learning differences with a variety of instructional strategies to maintain high standards.

Assessment and Data Analysis:

Develop and implement effective assessments to measure student progress.
Provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic growth.

Curriculum Development:

Design and implement comprehensive and engaging social studies lessons that align with content taught in other subject areas.
Provide students with various opportunities to demonstrate their understanding, such as projects and presentations.

Professional Development:

Keep current on the latest trends, methodologies, and resources in social studies education by attending professional development seminars.

Fostering Community:

Develop a community and environment where students feel safe, respected, and ready to meet new challenges and take appropriate risks.
Maintain regular contact with families and faculty members that clearly and effectively describes children’s cognitive needs and areas for support.
Consistently show understanding, respect, and sensitivity for cultural differences to live out the City Academy mission.

Qualifications:
Degree:

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Middle School Education, History, or related field, or a Special Certificate in Social Studies

Curricular Excellence:

Demonstrate a strong foundation in pedagogy, curriculum development, and educational theory.
Experience with designing, administering, and interpreting student assessments based on program standards and outcomes.

Diverse Experiences:

At least three years of experience working with students of diverse backgrounds in elementary and/or middle schools
Proven knowledge, skills, and experience in elementary/middle school education with a focus on social studies instruction.

Passion:

Exhibit a genuine passion for social studies and a commitment to instilling a love for the subject in students.
Exude a warm, caring, flexible, knowledgeable, and dynamic personality.

Collaborative Mentality:

Ability to build positive working relationships with students, families, and colleagues to create a supportive learning community.
Possess excellent communication skills to convey complex historical concepts in an accessible manner to students, teachers, and parents.

City Academy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a sustained commitment in the budget to ongoing professional development for our faculty. City Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin or sexual identity in its hiring processes

To Apply:
Send a cover letter and a resume with references to lschnuck@cityacademystl.org. Please use the following subject line “Social Studies Teacher” and address all communications to Liesl Schnuck, Assistant Head of School and Director of Teaching & Learning.