High School Teacher - Social Studies

St Michael The Archangel High School • Lee's Summit, MO

24m • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Studies Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous instruction in social studies, integrating faith, critical thinking, and communication skills in line with the school's Catholic mission. This role requires versatility in teaching multiple subjects and a passion for helping students grow academically, morally, and spiritually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field
• State teaching certification in English Language Arts for secondary education or a plan for certification.
• Strong knowledge of social sciences (history, government, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into the classroom.
• Classroom management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience at the high school level is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a combined course load of and History (U.S., World, Government, etc.) to high school students.
• Plan and implement creative and differentiated lessons that meet curriculum standards and support diverse learning styles.
• Use formative and summative assessments to measure student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Incorporate Catholic values and teachings into classroom instruction and discussions where appropriate.
• Foster classroom discussions that develop students’ analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and historical reasoning.
• Foster critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication skills in students.
• Encourage a love of reading and writing by exposing students to diverse voices and perspectives.
• Provide individualized support to meet the needs of students with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Assess and monitor student progress through assignments, projects, and tests, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain a structured, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement strategies to support positive student engagement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to align curriculum and share teaching strategies.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student progress and challenges.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in English education.

Benefits

• St. Michael High School offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Paid time off includes generous vacation and sick leaves, plus paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time