Urban High School Social Science & Psychology Teacher

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Charter Schools is seeking a High School Social Science/Psychology Teacher to join our Chicago team. The role focuses on delivering rigorous instruction, developing standards-aligned lesson plans, and advancing equity and student achievement in a diverse urban setting.

The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, reflect the school’s mission, and utilize curriculum materials to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Education License (PEL) for grades 6-12 or 9-12 is required.
• Endorsements in Social Science, U.S. History, World History or equivalent endorsements are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a content area; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience planning and teaching in a high school setting is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English; Arabic/English; Urdu/English is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a rigorous, research-based curriculum aligned with school goals.
• Plan, prepare and deliver standards-aligned lessons and materials.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student success.
• Maintain attendance and grade records and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & feedback

Collaboration

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in content area

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Meridian Charter Schools is seeking a High School Social Science/Psychology Teacher to join our Chicago team. The role focuses on delivering rigorous instruction, developing standards-aligned lesson plans, and advancing equity and student achievement in a diverse urban setting.

The teacher will collaborate with colleagues, reflect the school’s mission, and utilize curriculum materials to foster an inclusive learning environment.