Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Innovationcharter; Tyngsborough (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovation Academy Charter School in Tyngsborough, MA is seeking a full-time middle school Social Studies teacher for the upcoming school year. The teacher will engage students through Investigating History and civics curricula, and will lead project-based assessments that connect classroom learning to real-world contexts.

Applicants should be passionate, collaborative, and committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
• Experience with inclusive and culturally responsive teaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school Social Studies courses and related content.
• Serve as advisor to a group of 12–13 students, building relationships beyond academics.
• Contribute to an academically rigorous, culturally responsive learning environment.

Skills

Social studies instruction

Collaborative teaching

Project-based learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Innovation Academy Charter School Innovation Academy Charter School - Tyngsborough, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5535757

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 14, 2026

Job Description

Innovation Academy Charter School seeks a full-time middle school Social Studies teacher for the upcoming school year. Successful candidates will be passionate learners and collaborators who are committed to the school’s mission and invested in the academic and social-emotional learning of all students. Our school has a close-knit community of teachers, students, administration, and parents. Teachers serve as advisors to a group of 12-13 students each year, building strong relationships with students outside of the academic classroom.

IACS seeks to serve all students within an academically rigorous and culturally responsive community of learners. Teachers at IACS blend Investigating History curriculum in Grades 5-7 and Democratic Knowledge Project civics curriculum in Grade 8 with teacher-developed project-based assessments and engage students in real world applications of their learning through a curriculum designed to challenge students to become critical thinkers, collaborative problem-solvers, and self-directed learners.

Situated in Tyngsboro, MA (near the intersection of routes 3 and 495), IACS draws a diverse student body from neighboring districts, including Lowell, Dracut, and Chelmsford, as well as Tyngsboro. Our community represents 19 languages spoken, 39% students of color, 25% of students on special education plans, and a community of students and staff that identify as LGBTQ.

IACS has a strong mentoring program for teachers new to the school and those new to teaching, including career changers. We welcome candidates who are committed to their own professional learning, open to feedback, and committed to collaboration.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Current Issues


• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: General


• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Geography


• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: Government


• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History


• Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: World History

Welcome to Innovation Academy Charter School

Innovation Academy Charter School is a tuition free, college preparatory, Massachusetts public charter school. Currently, the school serves students in grades 5-12 from more than 10 Massachusetts communities including Chelmsford, Lowell, Billerica, Dracut, Groton, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro and Westford. At Innovation Academy Charter School, our mission is to create an inclusive educational environment that helps students become self-directed problem solvers, effective communicators, and invested community members for our complex and evolving world.IACS is invested in hiring candidates with identities that have been historically excluded and socially marginalized. BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. IACS is devoted to anti-bias training, education and learning for all employees. IACS is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. IACS does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, economic status, homelessness, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required