Middle School Social Studies Teacher — Project-Based

Peachtree Academy Private Christian School; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% matching

Small class sizes

Supportive parents and colleagues

Job summary

Peachtree Academy Private Christian School in Covington, GA, seeks a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to guide students through history, civics, geography, and global cultures in a Christ-centered setting.

The role emphasizes engaging, standards-aligned instruction, high expectations, and fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and character development while incorporating project-based learning and hands-on activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a relevant field
• Teaching certification in Georgia or another state, or ability to pursue with current credentials
• Previous teaching experience in middle or high school is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching and student growth
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use innovative methods
• Ability to collaborate with a professional school team
• Commitment to high academic and behavioral expectations
• Alignment with Peachtree Academy's Christian mission and values

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Social Studies instruction aligned with Georgia standards
• Develop learning experiences that promote critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and engagement
• Incorporate diverse instructional strategies and differentiated resources
• Use project-based and hands-on learning to enhance understanding
• Assess student progress through diverse forms of assessment and provide feedback
• Maintain clear communication with parents and school leadership
• Foster a safe, respectful, structured classroom aligned with Christian values
• Collaborate with faculty and Principal to support student success

Skills

Strong communication

Differentiated instruction

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in History or Social Studies

Teaching certification (GA or other state)

Tools

Google Classroom

RenWeb

Job description

Peachtree Academy Private Christian School in Covington, GA, seeks a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to guide students through history, civics, geography, and global cultures in a Christ-centered setting.

The role emphasizes engaging, standards-aligned instruction, high expectations, and fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and character development while incorporating project-based learning and hands-on activities.