Inspiring 6-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher

Constellation Schools; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary long-term disability

Job summary

Constellation Schools is seeking a 6-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher in Elyria, Ohio to deliver engaging social studies instruction and foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture. The role emphasizes student learning, social-emotional growth, and collaboration with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities include planning diverse, differentiated lessons, maintaining progress records, and integrating technology while adhering to school curricula and culture expectations.

Qualifications

• Active Ohio teaching license in appropriate content area.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Ability to work in a growth-focused coaching environment with frequent observations, debriefs, action planning, and progress monitoring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass federal and state background checks.
• Experience working within an urban environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lesson plans with the ability to modify during the school year.
• Differentiate instruction to meet all students’ needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Utilize research-based best practices in daily planning and classroom instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom.
• Create a positive classroom environment for students to learn in.
• Utilize curricula reflecting diverse backgrounds of students.
• Implement school-wide culture expectations and norms.
• Communicate with families regarding academic and social-emotional growth.
• Incorporate technology skills into daily classroom practice.
• Participate in planning and implementation of non-instructional activities as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

OH teaching license (Content Area)

Excellent communication

Growth-focused coaching

Urban environment experience

Record keeping / progress monitoring

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Constellation Schools is seeking a 6-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher in Elyria, Ohio to deliver engaging social studies instruction and foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture. The role emphasizes student learning, social-emotional growth, and collaboration with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities include planning diverse, differentiated lessons, maintaining progress records, and integrating technology while adhering to school curricula and culture expectations.