Impactful Secondary Social Studies Teacher

Sylvania; Bellevue Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Bellevue, MI is seeking a Secondary Social Studies Teacher to serve as the educational leader in the classroom. The role reports to Building Administrator and entails planning, delivering, and assessing social studies instruction aligned with district curriculum.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, with a focus on fostering strong student relationships and data-driven instruction to support diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Education
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Experience teaching social studies preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans aligned with district curriculum.
• Develop schemes of work and tests.
• Use technology to differentiate instruction.
• Establish a positive classroom structure.
• Support non-academic needs via district support network.
• Provide timely feedback on student progress.
• Adjust teaching strategies based on assessment data.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate progress and needs to students, colleagues and parents.
• Set clear learning objectives for activities.
• Maintain a safe and positive classroom environment.
• Provide materials and resources for activities.
• Observe and evaluate student performance.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.

Skills

Prioritize student-learning needs

Strong classroom management

Relationship-building with students

Collaboration with staff and parents

Data-driven instruction

Differentiated instruction

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate

Job description

Sylvania in Bellevue, MI is seeking a Secondary Social Studies Teacher to serve as the educational leader in the classroom. The role reports to Building Administrator and entails planning, delivering, and assessing social studies instruction aligned with district curriculum.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate, with a focus on fostering strong student relationships and data-driven instruction to support diverse learners.