26-27 High School Social Studies Teacher
About The Position
GLOW Academy is seeking a passionate High School Social Studies Teacher dedicated to fostering student leadership, confidence, and academic success within a rigorous college preparatory program. The school emphasizes "whole girl" education, focusing on leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities in STEM and the arts. GLOW Academy is committed to recruiting and retaining high-caliber educators who are collaborative, passionate about their content, and believe in the power of family and community partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching North Carolina State Standards for High School Social Studies, be comfortable in a diverse learning environment, and possess a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth. This is a full-time, 10-month position starting August 3, 2026, reporting to the Principal.
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.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to 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.
- Desire to continue to grow and learn as teachers, taking risks, and refining teaching.
- Experience in teaching high school Social Studies.
Responsibilities
- Teach high school Social Studies content aligned with North Carolina State Standards.
- Develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons.
- Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
- Implement positive behavior practices.
- Build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
- Collaborate with colleagues to build an integrated curriculum.
- Engage in an ongoing process of reflection and growth.
- Foster leadership development and confidence in students.
- Support the "whole girl" education model, addressing academic and social development.
Benefits
- Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
- Employer-paid dental insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid 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 leave
- Employee-accrued paid annual leave
- Employee-accrued paid personal leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
