What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Studies Teacher position at Concord Christian Academy?
Role Summary:
The High School Social Studies Teacher, with a strong commitment to providing a private school education with a Biblical worldview, delivers lessons that develop students’ understanding and skills in social studies. They create and implement lesson plans, assess student performance, communicate with parents, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure a positive and effective learning environment. They are intentional about showing Christ and His love through their teaching and care of the students.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To teach World History, American Government, Economics, and US History
- Plan and present lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application of social studies concepts to achieve curriculum objectives
- Prepare and distribute learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes.
- Grade assignments and quizzes in a timely manner
- Teach social studies as assigned following prescribed scope and sequence as scheduled by the Dean of Academics
- Employ a variety of instructional aids and technological resources as well as methods and materials that will provide for the creative teaching to reach the whole student
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to spark a love for learning in our students
- Provide periodic updates to parents/guardians about student progress via both written reports and conferences
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance and grade records in Ren Web FACTS. Keep students, parents/guardians, and administration informed of deficiencies
- Create a positive and safe learning environment for all students and hold students accountable for conduct
- Maintain ASCI certification with professional development; glean from experience and ideas of peer teachers
- Attend all school staff meetings and scheduled professional development sessions and workshops
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academics
Qualifications:
- Review and affirm, without reservation to the Core Statements adopted by CCA include the CCA Mission, Vision, Core Values, Community Life Statement, Statement of Faith, Philosophy of Christian Education, School-wide Learning Outcomes, and Instructional Values.
- Master’s Degree in education with a specialization in social studies or equivalent
- Ability to obtain NH teacher certification or ACSI teacher certification
- Proven experience as a teacher with a thorough understanding of best practices in teaching
Job Type: Full-time
Physical Setting:
- Private school
- Religious school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person