Middle and Upper School Social Studies Teacher with AP Experience

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Oak Mountain Academy seeks an innovative educator to teach Social Studies across Middle School (grades 6–8) and Upper School (grades 9–12). The ideal candidate loves history and the social sciences, understands adolescent development, and designs inquiry-based learning experiences.

The teacher will challenge students to think critically, analyze primary sources, and engage in civil discourse in a college preparatory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching experience: 5 years required.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Middle School (grades 6–8) and Upper School (grades 9–12).
• Design inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Challenge students to think critically and analyze primary sources.
• Foster civil discourse and respectful classroom discussions.
• Align instruction with Oak Mountain Academy's college preparatory mission.

Job description

The Social Studies Department of Oak Mountain Academy seeks an innovative, collaborative, and student-centered educator to teach across both our Middle School (Grades 6–8) and Upper School (Grades 9–12) divisions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep love for history and the social sciences, a strong understanding of adolescent development, and the ability to design inquiry-based learning experiences. In alignment with our college preparatory mission, the teacher will challenge students to think critically, analyze complex primary sources, construct well-supported arguments, and engage respectfully in civil discourse.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person