Dynamic Middle School Social Studies Teacher (6–8)

St Martins Evangelical Lutheran School; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin's Lutheran School in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Middle School Social Studies teacher to join our instructional team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about history, civics, geography, and the humanities and will help students examine the past, understand the present, and become informed, thoughtful citizens. We value educators who promote reading and writing, inquiry and evidence-based discussion, differentiated instruction, and respectful dialogue

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, History, Social Studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching or working with middle school students.
• Strong knowledge of social studies content and effective instructional practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive classroom culture and manage student behavior effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and Christian values of St. Martin's Lutheran School.
• Maryland teaching certification or eligibility for certification.
• Master's degree in Education, History, or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching social studies in grades 6–8.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning, project-based instruction, and differentiated teaching.
• Familiarity with integrating literacy instruction across content areas.
• Experience using assessment data to guide instruction and support student growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned social studies instruction for students in grades 6–8.
• Develop lessons that promote historical inquiry, critical thinking, civic understanding, and evidence-based reasoning.
• Integrate literacy skills through primary and secondary source analysis, academic discussion, argumentative writing, and research.
• Design learning experiences that move beyond memorization to encourage interpretation, analysis, and meaningful application of historical knowledge.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs and provide appropriate academic challenges and supports.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student understanding and inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and schoolwide academic priorities.
• Participate actively in faculty meetings, professional development, instructional coaching, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain timely and professional communication with families regarding student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration

Christian values integration

Education

Bachelor's in Education/History

Maryland certification eligibility

Master's in Education/History

Job description

St. Martin's Lutheran School in Annapolis, Maryland, is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable Middle School Social Studies teacher to join our instructional team.

The ideal candidate is passionate about history, civics, geography, and the humanities and will help students examine the past, understand the present, and become informed, thoughtful citizens. We value educators who promote reading and writing, inquiry and evidence-based discussion, differentiated instruction, and respectful dialogue