Humanities Teacher

Fusion Academy; Rockville (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Fusion Academy is seeking a Part-Time Humanities Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, focusing on a personalized, one-to-one learning approach. Ideal candidates will foster a supportive environment, addressing the unique needs of each student while promoting academic and personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits

401 K Matching Contribution

Paid Planning Time

Year-Long On-Boarding

Leadership Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with English and History required.
• Ability to teach middle and high school students one-to-one.

Responsibilities

• Create a student-centered learning experience.
• Address individual academic and emotional needs.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Skills

Compassion

Tolerance

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Humanities Teacher

Pay: $27.30 per hour USD

Job Description: Fusion Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Humanities Teacher for the 2025'2026 school year, with the potential to grow into a full-time role contingent upon student enrollment. In this position, you'll create a one-to-one, student-centered learning experience that blends history, literature, and culture to help students make meaningful connections with the world around them. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to nurturing each student's academic and personal growth. Preferred start date is mid to late July 2025 to allow for onboarding and preparation for the school year.

When you join Fusion, you will be:

• Welcomed by an inspiring group of teachers to an inclusive campus
• Onboarded by a committed group of trainers
• Supported by a campus team of enthusiastic education leaders
• Bolstered by a national education team of pros
• Impressed by a vast library of trainings and modules
• Befriended by like-minded/ purposed professionals
• Propelled by engaging professional development opportunities

Your days will look like:

• As a teacher providing a student centered, supportive classroom that promotes compassion and tolerance, emotional security, resourcefulness, and independent critical thinking.
• Addressing the individual academic and emotional needs of each student through Fusion's differentiated approach.
• Teaching middle and high school students one-to-one in the areas of English Composition, Literature, Language Arts, World and U.S. History, Government, and Economics at grade levels 6-12.
• Listening to students, peers, and managers to develop and support meaningful learning journeys.
• Adapting differentiated instruction for all students and a classroom forum for holistic growth.
• Fusing the academic and social and emotional objectives into engaging lessons.
• Fostering trust with your students, peers, and campus leadership team.
• Mentoring students to be lifelong learners and leaders.
• Developing and nurturing genuine, positive, and consistent parent and teacher communication .
• Contributing to and benefitting from the campus community.
• Practicing professionalism through ongoing professional development, reflection, and continuous improvement.
• Maintaining complete and accurate records of student progress.
• Creating a schedule that works best for you and your students.
• Bringing your best self and being the best you!

What you will bring to Fusion:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required for consideration, as well as background with English and History.
• A collaborative and exploratory approach to learning.
• A passion for English and History and a drive to share it with others.
• A capacity to try innovative approaches to help students learn.
• A heart filled with compassion, tolerance, and patience.
• A flexible schedule to accommodate student schedules.
• A disciplined approach to time management.
• An ability to appreciate the calm moments and manage the stressful ones through self-regulation and by keeping a positive outlook.
• A propensity to reserve judgement and to react and respond with curiosity and compassion.
• A willingness to be trained and prepared to teach and tutor material at a high school level immediately.

Great to have but not required:

• A teaching certification.
• Previous teaching or relevant tutor experience.
• Experience with students with learning differences and ADHD is a plus as well as mentoring experience.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits (Full-Time).
• 401 K Matching Contribution (All Employees Qualify).
• Paid Planning Time.
• Year-Long On-Boarding, Training, and Support.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• National Geographic Mobility.
• Advanced On-Going Professional Development.
• Wide Professional Resource Network.
• Gold Standard Learning Management System.
• Interactive, Fun Campus Community.
• Loads of Food and Goodies.

Benefits:
Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

Requirements

• Please review the above requirements