26-27 High School Social Studies Teacher

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GLOW Academy is seeking a passionate High School Social Studies Teacher committed to supporting student mastery of content and developing critical thinking skills for college and beyond. The ideal candidate believes that potential, not zip code, should determine a student's future and is dedicated to the "whole girl" education, fostering leadership, confidence, and rigorous college preparatory learning. GLOW emphasizes leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities in STEM and the arts to ensure a successful 6-12 experience and college readiness. GLOW Academy recognizes teachers as the core of the instructional program and is committed to recruiting and retaining high-caliber educators who are passionate about learning, collaborative, and dedicated to building an integrated curriculum. The school values family and community partnerships, a hunger for feedback, and a commitment to single-gender education to close the achievement gap for girls. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching North Carolina State Standards for High School Social Studies, feel competent in a diverse learning environment, and be committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Requirements

• NC Teacher Certification in the subject area and relevant grades.
• Demonstrated ability to teach high school with a passion for and competency in Social Studies.
• Experience in teaching high school Social Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement positive behavior practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.
• Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching the North Carolina State Standards for a High School Social Studies Teacher.
• Competence to teach in a diverse and ever changing learning environment.
• Understanding that learning is a lifelong endeavor and a wish to continue to grow and learn as teachers, taking risks, and refining their teaching for the benefit of the students served.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school Social Studies.
• Support student mastery of content.
• Develop critical thinking skills in students.
• Foster leadership and confidence in students.
• Engage students in a rigorous college preparatory program.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build an integrated curriculum.
• Build relationships with students and families to support student learning and success.
• Develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Implement positive behavior practices.
• Build strong relationships with students and families.
• Be aware of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• An industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED