Middle School World History Teacher (High School Credit)

SUGAR CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL INC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Sugar Creek Charter School in North Carolina seeks a passionate Middle School World History Teacher to provide high school credit coursework for middle school students. The role requires strong content knowledge and effective instructional strategies.

You will design rigorous, standards-aligned lessons, differentiate instruction, and use assessments to monitor progress while building critical thinking, global awareness, and civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, or a related field (required).
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for licensure in Middle Grades or Secondary Social Studies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans that fulfill high school World History requirements for middle school students.
• Teach core concepts including ancient civilizations, world religions, global conflicts, revolutions, cultural movements, and the development of societies over time.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of middle school learners.
• Create a structured, engaging, and respectful classroom environment that promotes inquiry, analysis, and discourse.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate technology, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections to enrich the learning experience.
• Build strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for academic performance and behavior.
• Implement social-emotional learning (SEL) practices to support student growth and a positive classroom culture.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, successes, and areas for growth.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment by enforcing school-wide behavior norms and expectations.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek continuous improvement through feedback and reflection.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, content leads, and grade-level teams to support curriculum development and student success.
• Participate in professional development, coaching cycles, and school initiatives.
• Contribute to the broader school community through team meetings, events, and committee involvement.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson design

Differentiated instruction

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History or related field

NC teaching license eligibility (Middle Grades or Secondary Social Studies)

Job description

Job Title: Middle School World History Teacher (High School Credit) Location: Sugar Creek Charter School Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Middle School Principal

Position Overview:

Sugar Creek Charter School’s mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing a rigorous, college and career preparatory education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. We focus on academic preparation, college and career readiness, and life skills for success.

We are seeking a mission-aligned, passionate, and knowledgeable Middle School World History Teacher to join our team. This position teaches World History for high school credit to middle school students, requiring a strong command of historical content, effective instructional strategies, and a deep belief in the potential of every student.

The ideal candidate will inspire students to explore historical events, global cultures, and human development, while building skills in critical thinking, analysis, and historical inquiry.

Key Responsibilities:

Instruction & Classroom Management:

• Design and implement rigorous, standards-aligned lesson plans that fulfill high school World History requirements for middle school students.
• Teach core concepts including ancient civilizations, world religions, global conflicts, revolutions, cultural movements, and the development of societies over time.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of middle school learners.
• Create a structured, engaging, and respectful classroom environment that promotes inquiry, analysis, and discourse.
• Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student learning and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Integrate technology, project-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections to enrich the learning experience.

Student Support & Engagement:

• Build strong relationships with students while maintaining high expectations for academic performance and behavior.
• Implement social-emotional learning (SEL) practices to support student growth and a positive classroom culture.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress, successes, and areas for growth.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment by enforcing school-wide behavior norms and expectations.

Collaboration & Professional Growth:

• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek continuous improvement through feedback and reflection.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, content leads, and grade-level teams to support curriculum development and student success.
• Participate in professional development, coaching cycles, and school initiatives.
• Contribute to the broader school community through team meetings, events, and committee involvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Education, or a related field (required).
• Valid North Carolina teaching license or eligibility for licensure in Middle Grades or Secondary Social Studies (preferred).
• Experience teaching middle or high school Social Studies (preferred but not required).
• Strong classroom management and lesson design skills.
• Commitment to educational equity and preparing all students for college, career, and engaged citizenship.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and education.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment.

Join our team and help empower the next generation of globally minded, critically thinking citizens!