Equity-Focused Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Exalt Academy Middle School; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity and opportunity

Meaningful history exploration

Mission-driven academic team

Curriculum support and development

Job summary

Exalt Academy Southwest Little Rock is seeking a passionate Middle School Social Studies Teacher to teach Middle School and Pre-AP courses. The ideal candidate will foster analytical thinking, historical understanding, and real-world connections, starting immediately in Little Rock, Arkansas, within a dynamic, equity‑mocused school culture.

You will design engaging instruction, use primary sources, collaborate with a mission‑driven academic team, and contribute to school events and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Certification in Social Studies preferred
• 1-3 years of teaching experience preferred
• Be certified to teach Social Studies in Arkansas
• Design and deliver engaging instruction aligned to standards
• Build a classroom culture of inquiry, discussion, and debate
• Support reading, writing, and analysis in historical contexts
• Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations
• Work collaboratively with students, families, and staff

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more Social Studies content areas to middle school students
• Incorporate primary sources, technology, and interdisciplinary connections
• Monitor student progress and differentiate instruction
• Contribute to school culture, events, and academic initiatives

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Learning management systems

Digital resources for social studies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Arkansas Social Studies Certification

Tools

Learning management systems

Digital resources for social studies

Job description

Exalt Academy Southwest Little Rock is seeking a passionate Middle School Social Studies Teacher to teach Middle School and Pre-AP courses. The ideal candidate will foster analytical thinking, historical understanding, and real-world connections, starting immediately in Little Rock, Arkansas, within a dynamic, equity‑mocused school culture.

You will design engaging instruction, use primary sources, collaborate with a mission‑driven academic team, and contribute to school events and initiatives