Advisor/Instructor: Social Studies

 Vision Statement

Cultivating the limitless potential of 21st century leaders. 

Mission Statement

Future School relentlessly empowers students to shape their future and community through engaging them in educational real world experiences.

Core Values

Personalization, Authenticity, and Professionalism

Future School is growing our rockstar team of educational leaders for the 2025-26 school year! Our specific needs include:

• Advisor/Instructor: Social Studies

Hiring Principles

At Future School, we have a selective recruitment process because we expect our team (advisors/teachers, administrators and staff) to make dramatic, measurable gains not just in student achievement, but in each student’s life. The challenges that today’s high-school students face are enormous and very personal. That’s why we focus on educating one student at a time. And that’s why we seek candidates whose philosophy and real-life experiences match nine important hiring principles, which include:

1. Strong instructional leadership, team & time management and organizational skills
2. A belief that students should be at the center of their own learning
3. College-ready expectations for all students
4. The ability to build deep relationships with students and peers
5. Strong convictions for your own personal and professional beliefs
6. The pursuit of a variety of interests beyond education
7. The ability to lead, influence, and motivate others
8. A track record of resourcefulness and being solution-oriented
9. Demonstrate ambition and longevity in personal and professional pursuits

Team Member Qualifications

Communication skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to individuals, public groups, and students and their parents. Capable of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate.

Mathematical skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to develop and interpret statistical reports that will be required for reporting of school results.

Reasoning ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer skills: Knowledge of database, spreadsheet, word processing software at a minimum. Familiarity with the Google ecosystem is a plus. Fluency in professional communication via email, social media, etc. 

Youth working skills: Ability to communicate effectively with young people, apply the developmental needs of adolescents to student instruction, and show appreciation for the unique life experiences of each student. Enjoy working with high school youth.

Lifelong learning skills: Ability to explore personal passions and interests, draw upon the inquiry process to further understandings, and model living as a lifelong learner.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Advisor/Instructor 

• Baccalaureate degree is required.
• Master's degree (MA/MS/MBA) or equivalent preferred. Two or more years related experience and/or training a plus.
• Preferred candidates will hold or are in the process of earning a valid Arkansas Teaching  License (or the equivalent) in one or more of the following areas: a general education content area, special education instructional specialist P-4 or 4-12, GT, and ESL. 
• Planning, organizing, and presenting activities contributing to educational, social, and physical development of students to enhance their self-worth and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in society. 
• Instructors will exercise considerable judgment, tact, patience, sensitivity, and flexibility to successfully educate students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds and learning styles.
• Able to plan and facilitate engaging instruction via a project-based learning model, thoroughly incorporate technology into educational plans, work effectively with colleagues and meet all professional responsibilities as an educator, complying with all state and federal regulations regarding the education of students with diverse learning needs.
• Additionally, instructors in the advisor role will be responsible for the academic and internship success of their advisees and will be the first point of contact for family outreach, home visits, work site visits, and communication and follow-up with industry mentors at the student's’ internship site
• Work in a challenging, high-speed, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive, solution-oriented perspective for all of our students and families.

At Future School, you’ll find:

A dedicated staff: Our advisors are committed to the personal growth and professional development of their colleagues; they also know their students well and coach them across a wide range of subjects. Future School is a mission and vision driven organization and it shows in the dedication and commitment of our staff. 

Deeply personalized learning: Every student has a unique, project-based curriculum that is determined by his or her interests, needs, and learning style. Assessment includes student exhibitions and extensive teacher narratives.

A diverse teaching and learning environment: Students and teachers have highly diverse cultural and academic backgrounds.

Real influence: Our advisors are at the center of important school decisions and have outstanding opportunities to develop their professional governance skills.

Qualified candidates may be invited to a series of interviews with our hiring committee as well as hands on activities, such as facilitating a sample lesson, to determine a fit with our culture. 

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Future School Hiring Committee

Salary : $50,000