High School Social Studies Teacher

Overview

High School Social Studies Teacher

 

Pay: $56,972.00 per year

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Lake Ozark, Missouri

 

Do you have a passion for cultivating informed, thoughtful, and engaged young minds? We are seeking a passionate and dedicated High School Social Studies Teacher to join our team in a supportive and therapeutic environment for adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. With your deep knowledge of history, government, and culture—and your commitment to fostering empathy and analytical skills—you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Enjoy the advantage of small class sizes, allowing you to deliver personalized instruction and meaningful discussions that meet the unique needs of every student. Ready to help students build a better future? 

  About Us: Calo Programs is a dedicated residential treatment facility providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for adolescents facing emotional and behavioral challenges. We believe in fostering a safe, nurturing space where students can thrive academically and personally.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver dynamic lesson plans tailored to the unique learning needs of each student.
• Create a welcoming and supportive classroom atmosphere that promotes active engagement and personal growth.
• Incorporate diverse instructional strategies and materials to make social studies content accessible, engaging, and relevant.
• Monitor student performance and communicate progress regularly with students and their families.
• Work closely with therapeutic staff to support students' academic, social, and emotional well-being.
• Take part in staff meetings, ongoing training, and school events to contribute to the broader school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
• Valid teaching certification for middle or high school, which may include Temporary Authorization Certificate (TAC), Provisional Certificate, Career Continuous Professional Certificate (CCPC), or Initial Professional Certificate (IPC).
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must pass a state and federal background check, physical, and drug screen 
• Experience working with adolescents, preferably in a therapeutic or special education setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired as you create healthy, reciprocal relationships with our youth and staff, we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents. They include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off, including seven (7) paid holidays
• Flexible shifts and work environment
• Free meals from our amazing kitchen, plus pizza parties, companywide BBQs, and ice cream socials
• Monthly access to an on-site doctor for physicals or treatment of acute issues
• 401(k) retirement plan (after 60 days of employment) with a broad range of investment options and matching contributions
• CPR, Safe Crisis Management, and First Aid training and certification
• Referral bonuses
• Employee assistance program

Calo Programs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Calo Programs recruits a diverse staff to contribute to the organization's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.#ALLCALO  #LI-KK1 #LI-Onsite

Salary : $56,972