Teacher, Social Studies (High School)

Collegium Charter School; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a passionate Social Studies Teacher for high school students. In this role, you will inspire young minds by developing their understanding of world cultures, history, and socio-economic systems. You'll create a safe and engaging classroom environment, tailor lessons to meet diverse learning needs, and foster critical thinking skills. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will shape the future of students and promote responsible citizenship. If you are dedicated to student success and eager to make a difference in education, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and PA Social Studies certification required.
• Knowledge of history, geography, sociology, and political science needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer Social Studies curriculum.
• Conduct assessments and modify instruction for individual needs.
• Encourage parental involvement and maintain communication.

Skills

Knowledge of world history

Teaching methods and educational pedagogy

Effective communication with students and parents

Differentiated instruction

Ability to organize and coordinate work

Self-evaluation for performance growth

Education

Four-year college degree

PA Social Studies 7-12 Certification

Tools

Basic computer operations

Job description

• Position Type:
  Teaching/ Teacher, Social Studies
  
  
• Date Posted:
  9/5/2023
  
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  
  

Job Description

Title: Teacher, Social Studies (High School)

Reports To: Principal

Job Description

Title: Teacher, Social Studies (High School)

Reports To: Principal

Employee Type: Full-Time, School Year Only, Salaried, Exempt

Summary
Develop students' knowledge and understanding of world cultures and cultural evolution; to develop skills in research of social orders; and develop an understanding of the existence and importance of geographical, historical, cultural and political factors that influence the development of world societies, socio-economic systems and political systems, as well as their inter-relationship and interdependence.

Job Responsibilities
This list is intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to perform other duties requested by the supervisor and/or school administrator.

• Develops and administers Social Studies curriculum consistent with CCS goals and objectives
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction
• Teaches knowledge of social studies, incorporating history, geography, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, and humanities
• Develops students' understanding of various racial, ethnic, religious and political groups, as well as socioeconomic status, and the influence of various factors on human rights and freedom
• Fosters an understanding of the continuity and patterns of human behavior through the ages, and an awareness of the complexity and interrelationship of local, state, national and world problems and approaches to their solution(s)
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by CCS
• Enforces the CCS Student Code of Conduct, the CCS Uniform Code, and the CCS Computer Usage Code
• Promotes good citizenship through actions as a role model
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional, ethical principles that reflect favorably upon the individual and the school
• Maintains highest level of confidentiality pertaining to school and students’ information, progress, and records
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by supervisor and/or school administrator
• Abides by the CCS Employee Manual, CCS policies and procedures, and all current PA Public School expectations

Qualifications

• A four-year college degree and PA Social Studies 7-12 Certification. If certification is from a different state, PA certification must be obtained within a determined timeframe.
• Knowledge of world history in a variety of sub-topic, including history, geography, sociology, economics, political science, systems of government, education, responsible citizenship, anthropology, and humanities
• Knowledge of humanity's major problems and approaches to their solution(s) in the past
• Demonstrated competence as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Required Clearances include Criminal Background Clearance (Act 34), Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151), and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114), all dated within one year of receipt
• Meets criteria for employment in a PA Public School

Work Environment and Physical Demands
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Noise level in the work environment is usually mild to moderate depending on the specific site

Postings current as of 5/3/2025 11:59:11 AM CST.

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