Broadfield Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive, structured, and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth, career readiness, and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts. We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school, career, and life. Our team emphasizes consistency, structure, emotional support, and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement. POSITION OVERVIEW Yellowstone Academy is seeking a qualified Broadfield Social Studies Teacher dedicated to working with a diverse student population in need of consistency, structure, and emotional support. The Social Studies Teacher will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction aligned with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Social Studies standards. This position supports students in developing critical thinking, civic understanding, historical perspective, and real-world awareness. Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students), allowing for individualized instruction and strong relationship-building. Yellowstone Academy utilizes a relationship-based approach supported by collaboration among academic, residential, clinical, and support staff. The ideal candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop lesson plans, implement curriculum, and monitor student progress. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about student growth and committed to creating a structured, engaging classroom environment. Because Yellowstone Academy operates year-round, summer employment opportunities and additional instructional opportunities for extra compensation are available.
Requirements
- Valid Montana teaching license with Broadfield Social Studies endorsement (or ability to obtain)
- Strong content knowledge in history, government, geography, and civics
- Ability to engage and support diverse learners
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in alternative, residential, or specialized educational settings
- Experience with online learning platforms and credit recovery systems
- Experience working with students needing behavioral or emotional support
Responsibilities
- Teach Social Studies courses such as: U.S. History World History Government / Civics Geography Contemporary Issues / Current Events
- Align curriculum with Montana OPI Social Studies standards
- Incorporate project-based learning and real-world connections
- Promote critical thinking, civic engagement, and historical analysis
- Support literacy skills within social studies instruction
- Support and monitor students using online learning platforms for credit recovery and elective coursework
- Provide academic support and progress monitoring
- Maintain accurate student records and meet state requirements
- Collaborate with academic, residential, clinical, and support staff to support individualized student plans
Benefits
- Participation in the Montana Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
- Health and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional paid opportunities for year-round instruction, including summer school, enrichment programming, and credit recovery
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
