Social Studies Instructor

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Early College Academy - Columbus in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Social Studies Instructor to help students earn a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit.

The role emphasizes engaging instructional activities beyond textbooks, equity in diverse classrooms, and ongoing professional growth. The school operates on a four-day work week with Friday tutoring opportunities for extra pay, aligning with a traditional school-year calendar.

Qualifications

• Ohio High School social studies license/certificate in Integrated Social Studies, levels 7-12
• Knowledge of reading and writing theory and practice
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Available for flexible scheduling
• Willingness to pursue or have a license/certificate in work based learning

Responsibilities

• Create engaging instructional activities beyond textbook learning
• Assist students facing personal or learning challenges to improve achievement and morale
• Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and growth
• Use technology effectively in the classroom
• Team with colleagues and college faculty
• Confer with counselors and teachers with parents quarterly
• Maintain accurate data and records documenting activities and services
• Analyze quarterly grades and district assessments for student progress
• Mentor and follow through with identified students
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, staff, and families
• All other duties as assigned by district administration and/or building principal

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Flexible scheduling

Education

Undergraduate Certificate degree

Job description

Social Studies Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5386446

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Ohio High School teaching license/certificate in Integrated Social Studies, levels 7 -12
• Knowledge of research and literature on current reading and writing theory and practice
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Available for flexible scheduling
• Flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and high energy level
• Must have a valid driver's license and personal transportation
• Willingness to pursue or have a license/certificate in work based learning

Responsibilities:

• Be willing to create engaging instructional activities that go beyond textbook learning
• Have the ability to creatively assist students who are faced with significant personal or learning challenges to increase students' achievement and morale
• Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
• Be committed to ongoing professional learning and growth
• Be willing to use technology effectively in the classroom
• Be willing and able to team with colleagues and college faculty
• Commit to students and the ultimate goal of graduation
• In collaboration with counselors and teachers, hold parent/student conferences on a quarterly basis
• Maintain accurate data and records to document all activities and services provided
• Analyze quarterly grades, district assessments, and end-of-course data for student progress
• Mentor and follow through with the identified students over a sustained period of time
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, school personnel, and families
• All other duties as assigned by district administration and/or building principal

Salary: Salary shall be in accordance with experience.

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: US History

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: World History

Job Requirements

• Ideal teaching opportunity for retired teacher looking to supplement retirement income.

  Ideal pathway for those beginning or continuing a teaching career in a supportive environment with focused teaching load

  Small class size

  No extra curricular duties

  Monday through Thursday work day

  Traditional school year calendar

  The Early College Academy is a charter school sponsored by the Education Service Center of Central Ohio, whose mission is to engage disenfranchised students, low income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, students of color, and other young people underrepresented in higher education in a curriculum that will enable them to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an associate's degree or up to two years of credit towards a bachelor's degree, tuition free.

  Early College Academy is on a 4 day work week, Monday - Thursday. Fridays are optional opportunity to work for additional pay by tutoring students, contacting parents/guardians/foster parents. This is an opportunity to work on assignments, career counseling, and to close the academic gap.

• Undergraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Danny Graves , Superintendent
• 137 E. State Street
• Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]