Sixth-Grade Social Studies Guide: Global Regions & Inquiry

The Meliora School; Snellville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meliora School in Snellville, GA seeks a knowledgeable Social Studies Learning Guide to teach sixth grade, focusing on Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Australia, aligned to Georgia standards. You will develop learners’ understanding of geography, history, government, economics, and culture through engaging, mastery-based instruction.

Responsibilities include guiding inquiry, teaching source analysis, facilitating discussions, and using assessments to drive improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Strong knowledge of middle school social studies (world geography, history, government, economics).
• Ability to translate Georgia standards into engaging instruction and assessments.
• Experience teaching source analysis, evidence-based writing, and respectful discussion.
• Ability to use assessment data to plan targeted support.
• Strong classroom management, organization, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to mastery-based learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Teach geography, history, government, and economics.
• Develop lessons aligned to Georgia standards and create clear targets.
• Guide student inquiry, evaluate sources, and foster evidence-based reasoning.
• Deliver assessments and provide actionable feedback.
• Communicate with families and collaborate with colleagues.
• Support multilingual learners and students with diverse needs.
• Maintain accurate records of progress toward standards.

Skills

Middle school social studies knowledge

Georgia standards translation

Assessment data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Multilingual learners support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Meliora School in Snellville, GA seeks a knowledgeable Social Studies Learning Guide to teach sixth grade, focusing on Europe, Latin America, Canada, and Australia, aligned to Georgia standards. You will develop learners’ understanding of geography, history, government, economics, and culture through engaging, mastery-based instruction.

Responsibilities include guiding inquiry, teaching source analysis, facilitating discussions, and using assessments to drive improvement.