HS Social Studies Teacher

Job Summary:

At the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, teachers engage in collaborative, hands-on learning that puts the student at the center of the experience. Whether it be through two-week agro-forestry intensives or collaborative projects in the classroom, all educators are expected to embrace innovative, engaging practices that harness student interests and produce meaningful, real-world results and products. The ideal Social Studies candidate at MeANS is an experienced and innovative educator who values project-based learning in a non-traditional environment and is passionate about educating students on the role civic engagement can play in creating change in our community. At MeANS we value autonomy, flexibility, and student-driven projects that engage a wide variety of learners and help them connect academic content to their lives and values as young adults.

Duties and Responsibilities:

❑ Create project-based curricula integrated with our school’s themes of agriculture, forestry and the environment.

❑ Provide direct instruction in multiple sections of Geography, U.S. History, and two-week Natural Science intensives.

❑ Help to develop and implement student presentations and reflections on individual and collaborative learning.

❑ Serve as an advisor for a small group of students by supporting them daily with career and college preparation.

❑ Participate in weekly faculty and professional development meetings.

❑ Develop, research, and assess student academic growth in a method that is congruent with how they learn.

❑ Support students interested in increasing their scores on college related tests such as the Accuplacer, SATs and Advanced Placement exams.

❑ Share all duties with other staff such as lunch and elective supervision.

❑ Employ restorative practices to build community and address student behavior.

❑ Facilitate student-led conferences for advisees while developing quarterly progress reports.

❑ Contact advisees’ parents on a weekly basis updating them on student progress.

❑ Interest and enthusiasm for improving skills by attending professional development opportunities.

❑ Other duties as they are assigned.

Qualifications:

❑ 3-5 years of experience working with students in a social studies classroom is preferred.

❑ Certification in History, Social Studies, Civics, or an advanced degree.

❑ Satisfactory reference and background checks.

❑ A valid Maine driver’s license.

DEADLINE: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested applicants please submit a resume and application packet, which can be downloaded from our employment page at . Or email your resume and cover letter to ahyde@maineacademy.org .

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Charter school

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $60,000