What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle School Social Studies Teacher position at ROBS?
River Oaks Baptist School is seeking a dynamic and innovative educator to join our team as a Middle School Social Studies Teacher beginning August 2025.
The Middle School Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for one grade of our middle school social studies curriculum, which encompasses World History (sixth grade), Western Civilization (seventh grade), and American History (fifth grade and eighth grade). The eighth grade American History teacher also plays a lead role in coordinating the annual eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. and Williamsburg.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating young people, developing curriculum, and working in a collaborative atmosphere. This position reports to the Head of Middle School. All middle school faculty are supported by an experienced divisional team devoted to developing both students and faculty.
As with all faculty openings, the School seeks candidates eager to support our mission of preparing students to meet life’s challenges and lead tomorrow’s world through a superior educational program ungirded by faith in Jesus Christ and Christian principles.
Responsibilities:
- Teach one grade of middle school social studies
- Serve as an advisor to students in the same grade as the teaching assignment
- Sponsor a middle school activity or club
- Model and guide students in Christ-like values and character development
- Employ current pedagogies, including project-based learning and design thinking
- Deliver innovative curriculum that integrates technology intentionally and appropriately
- Embrace lifelong learning and a growth mindset for adults and students alike
- Participate collaboratively in grade-level, departmental, divisional, and all-school teams
- Develop and practice cultural competence in teaching and teamwork
- Communicate effectively with parents and colleagues, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, energy, initiative, and self-reflection
- Motivate and engage students
- Delight in teaching children in the middle school years
Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 hours in social studies/history/humanities courses
- Teaching certification for the grade-level applying
- At least two years’ full-time teaching experience
- A vibrant Christian faith and a desire to work in a Christian environment
- Successful completion of background checks and verification
