Social Studies Teacher: Civic Thinker & Leader

United Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

United Charter High Schools in New York is seeking Social Studies teachers to equip students with Regents exam readiness and critical thinking across history, economics, and global studies. You will develop engaging content, assess growth, and foster socio-emotional skills within a diverse urban setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, curriculum development, and tailoring instruction to meet standards, with opportunities for professional growth and a strong student-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• There are limited opportunities for qualified teachers who do not possess a NY State certification to work in one of our high schools
• Proven track record for planning lessons with clear learning objectives and a means for assessing whether those objectives have been met
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated content knowledge and familiarity with Common Core State Standards
• Demonstrated success in tailoring instruction to the needs of diverse learners
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
• Experience working with educational technology

Responsibilities

• Develop relevant and accessible content-based curriculum
• Assess student growth through both formal and informal assessment data
• Build students’ academic and socio-emotional skills
• Advocate to ensure that students receive appropriate supports
• Support plans for post-high school transition to ensure quality of life after high school
• Prepare all students for success with New York State Regents Social Studies exams; emphasize historical thinking and research
• Help students see relevance of history, economics, and global studies in daily life, and develop critical citizenship
• Support with school events, testing, proctoring and scoring as needed

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Educational technology experience

Lesson planning

Common Core knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

New York State certification

Job description

United Charter High Schools in New York is seeking Social Studies teachers to equip students with Regents exam readiness and critical thinking across history, economics, and global studies. You will develop engaging content, assess growth, and foster socio-emotional skills within a diverse urban setting.

The role emphasizes collaborative planning, curriculum development, and tailoring instruction to meet standards, with opportunities for professional growth and a strong student-centered culture.