Middle School Long Term Substitute Humanities (History) Teacher

South Shore Charter Public School; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Charter Public School in Norwell, Massachusetts, seeks a Middle School History/Humanities long-term substitute from November 2, 2026 to January 20, 2027. The role emphasizes student-centered discussion, independent thinking, and collaborative learning within a diverse, project-based program.

The school values inclusive excellence, offers a rigorous curriculum, and expects educators to foster curiosity, resilience, and partnership with families from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Enthusiastic and able to connect with and inspire students.
• Experience working with students in the classroom or learning environment.
• Innovative and experiential in ideas for teaching.
• Must pass all criminal history checks.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, organizes, and delivers student learning experiences.
• Motivates, guides, and directs students in study skills, social-emotional learning, and academic learning.
• Proposes new ideas to administration and helps implement and evaluate existing ones.
• Pursues professional development and growth in the teaching profession.
• Meets Massachusetts DESE requirements to teach in a public charter school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Middle School Long Term Substitute Humanities (History) Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935530

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

The South Shore Charter Public School seeks to hire a Long Term Substitute Middle School History (Humanities) Teacher from November 2, 2026 to January 20, 2027. At SSCPS, teachers are called on to model independent thinking, problem-solving, and creative collaboration. To thrive at SSCPS, you should be prepared to work with other teachers who are well-grounded in their subject matter and willing to be involved in out-of-class activities while supervising students. In facilitating discussions, teachers here are eager to help students formulate their own conclusions rather than lead students to uncover the teacher’s conclusion. Teachers here invite students to take initiative in group work or projects by creating an atmosphere stimulating enough to inspire them and supportive enough for them to recognize learning opportunities from their own mistakes and errors.

Job Summary: Middle School Humanities Long Term Substitute Teacher

South Shore Charter Public School (SSCPS) is dedicated to the mission of inspiring students to excel in academics, service, and life. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes literacy in language and mathematics, ensuring rigorous standards and differentiated instruction for all learners. Founded in 1995, we uphold core principles that promote academic excellence, community service, and preparation for future success. Through project-based and experiential learning, students engage in intellectual exploration across various fields, fostering teamwork, communication, and service. We are committed to nurturing social and emotional health, equity, and empowering students to make a global impact.

Our school is fully inclusive and diverse. SSCPS is a K-12 public charter school that serves 1,200 students. As a public school we are tuition-free. Our students come from over thirty-one communities along the South Shore; the top three districts our students come to us from are Brockton, Randolph, and Weymouth. Our families bring a panoply of cultural and racial diversity to our community, representing many different countries of origin with over 40 different languages spoken at home.

At SSCPS, we take pride in our unique curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education while offering them an incredibly diverse and welcoming learning environment. SSCPS teachers are expected to cultivate and sustain meaningful partnerships with families from diverse backgrounds. Faculty remain dedicated to supporting student achievement and fostering well-being every day. By demonstrating high expectations for all students, as well as a commitment to providing the support necessary to attain these expectations, the SSCPS teacher fosters school improvement and community support.

The SSCPS teacher demonstrates cultural competency and antiracist leadership through behaviors and decision-making both in and out of the classroom. In so doing the SSCPS teacher maintains a collegial environment that honors the teaching profession and encourages continuous learning.

Reports to:

• Principal
• Subject Area Curriculum Coordinator

Full Time Status = 100% FTE = 40 hours per week

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the philosophy and mission of the school as well as the school’s projects/FITS/workshops and goals.
• Plans, prepares, organizes, and delivers student learning experiences.
• Motivates, guides, and directs the students in study skills, social emotional learning, and academic learning.
• Proposes new ideas to the administration and helps to implement and evaluate existing ones.
• Is motivated towards professional development and growth in the teaching profession.
• Meets all the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regarding teacher credentials to teach in a Massachusetts Public Charter School.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $265 to $265 Per Day

Job Categories

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the South Shore Charter Public School to maintain an environment that is conducive to learning, working, is peaceful, and respects the dignity of all persons. The South Shore Charter Public School does not discriminate, exclude from participation, deny benefits, nor access to programs or facilities based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or disability, housing status, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, political affiliation, citizenship status, veteran status, homelessness, or English language proficiency in all aspects of employment and education including the selection of students or staff as defined and required by federal and state laws. The South Shore Charter Public School and all its programs are fully accessible to all students who can be served by our nurturing, project-based, volunteer-intensive, technology-dependent, and college preparatory academic program environment. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks a staff that fully reflects the diversity of our society. The South Shore Charter Public School actively seeks partner organizations, which will assist in helping to diversify our student and staff population.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Teacher Qualifications
  *Bachelors Degree
  *Enthusiastic and able to connect with and inspire students
  *Experience working with students in the classroom or learning environment
  *Innovative and experiential in ideas for teaching
  South Shore Charter Public School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, religion, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or in a foreign language, or academic achievement in admitting students, nor does it set admission criteria that are intended to discriminate on any of these bases. Must pass all criminal history checks.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristin Mullin-Connolly , K-12 History/Humanities Curriculum Coordinator
• 100 Longwater Circle
• Norwell, Massachusetts 02061
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]