High School Social Science Tutor/Teacher

NOVEL PREP; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic Support

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

NOVEL PREP is seeking a passionate High School Social Science Teacher for a part-time, in-person role in Cupertino, CA. The ideal candidate will teach AP U.S.

History, AP World History, AP Human Geography, and standard social science courses while fostering critical thinking and clear communication in a supportive classroom. The position requires a strong social science background, a valid secondary teaching credential preferred, and at least two years of high-school teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid secondary teaching credential or certification in Social Science preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent high-school teaching experience in social science subjects.
• Experience with AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP Human Geography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-aligned instruction across assigned social science courses.
• Create a respectful, inclusive classroom culture with diverse perspectives and active engagement.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet English language learners and students with learning differences.
• Assess student progress with formative and summative assessments and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen interdisciplinary connections and align curriculum.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education, or a closely related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

High School Social Science Teacher (Part-Time)

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable High School Social Science Teacher to join our dynamic academic team. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in the social sciences and is experienced in teaching a variety of subjects, including AP U.S. History, AP World History, AP Human Geography, U.S. History, World History, Government, Economics, Sociology, and Psychology. We are looking for an educator who can inspire students, foster critical thinking, and strengthen analytical and communication skills in a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, standards‑aligned instruction across assigned social science courses.
• Create a respectful and inclusive classroom culture that encourages diverse perspectives and active student engagement.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of all learners, including English language learners and students with learning differences.
• Assess student progress through a variety of formative and summative assessments; provide meaningful, timely feedback to support academic development.
• Maintain a positive, well‑managed classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary connections, align curriculum objectives, and ensure teaching best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education, or a closely related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid secondary teaching credential or certification in Social Science (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent high‑school teaching experience in social science subjects.
• Strong command of diverse instructional strategies, classroom technology, and assessment methods.

Benefits

• Academic Support
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive salary

Compensation

$40.00 – $45.00 per hour (Part‑time)

Location & Commute

In person; Cupertino, CA 95014. Relocation required before starting work.