High School Social Studies Teacher

About Us

Trilogy School is a small, non-profit, private school that has served families in Gainesville and its surrounding communities for 30 years. We offer K-12 education, with very small class sizes. Our high school classrooms are multi-age; 9th-10th, and 11th-12th with class sizes between 12-16 students.

At Trilogy we believe that, first and foremost, school must be a place where children feel comfortable and secure; a place where they feel safe to be themselves, explore new ideas, develop their creativity and think out loud. We were founded upon the idea that students cannot be forced into learning, which is why every teacher aims to inspire and nurture each student’s love of learning. We strive to create growth experiences through competency based learning of durable skills which lay the foundation for their ability to become caring, responsible individuals who contribute to making the world a better place. Our Bold Learning OBjectives give students a knowledge of how the world works, teach them to think critically, be creative problem solvers, communicate effectively, and work well with others, in addition to a solid academic foundation.

We offer competitive salaries and a flexible environment, free of the traditional educational bureaucracy that can stifle teacher creativity and personal/professional growth.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching Duties: Your primary role as a Social Studies teacher in high school will consist of teaching two courses beginning with American History and Global Studies, as well as special-interest themed classes, for approximately 7 hours each day beginning at 8:00 am. Though all curriculum and materials will be provided, we encourage your creative contributions to our existing framework. We do not use traditional report cards, but you will assess and evaluate regularly using a one of a kind growth framework that focuses on knowledge, skills, mindset, and creativity. You will carefully monitor students’ academic progress with a goal of achieving college/career readiness by graduation.
• Planning: Each teacher has one planning period per day, as well as a lunch break.
• Regular Attendance Requirements: Beyond classroom duties, we ask our teachers to attend school meetings, professional development days, graduation, and other community traditions and events.

Desired Skills & Experience

While extensive practical experience is of great value, a Bachelor's degree in a social studies or education-related field is required. An active teaching certificate is favorable but not required. The ideal candidate will be a kind, flexible, and positive team player who quickly and comfortably adapts to this unique environment while bringing their experience, passion, and unique personality to the classroom.

Additional qualifications and requirements include:

• Experience with both neurotypical and neurodiverse student populations.
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers, and parents.
• Comfortable with less traditional curriculums and a Socratic teaching style.
• Passion for education and a commitment to student success.
• Ability to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Confident in creating detailed lesson plans, daily schedules, and yearly goals.

While not required, "extra points” will be given to technologically savvy applicants whose experience include Google Workspace, Pear Deck, Adobe, Canva, or another creative suite, office suite software, Calendly, Typeform, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Ability to Commute:

• Gainesville, FL 32606 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gainesville, FL 32606: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000