High School Teacher / Social Studies - Starting Fall 2027

PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The High School Teacher / Social Studies provides a supportive learning environment that encourages lifelong learning. The teacher plans effective lessons using direct instruction, technology integration, small-group instruction, and differentiation. They understand state standards and how to unpack them into learning goals and objectives, use varied assessments to identify student strengths and weaknesses, and use assessment data to plan and differentiate instruction. The teacher collaborates with department colleagues on vertical curriculum alignment and communicates with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. The position reports to the assigned Principal. Potential courses include Freshman Seminar, Personal Finance, and World History. The teacher is expected to maintain a Christ-centered approach, serve as a godly role model, integrate a biblical worldview, and support students’ spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.
Current State of Florida teaching certificate, or willingness to work toward one; exact certification requirements vary based on courses taught and candidate degrees.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Enthusiastic interest in working with high school students.
Ability to work effectively with other professionals.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective learning environment where students are engaged and challenged, learning occurs, and discipline is maintained.
Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, be a godly role model inside and outside the classroom, and integrate a biblical worldview into the curriculum.
Build appropriate rapport with students and encourage their spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth.
Engage in school life and perform duties assigned by the High School Principal or another administrator.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, prepare report cards, and maintain appropriate records, including attendance reports, checklists, and census forms.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that support an orderly, productive classroom.
Develop teaching and learning materials, including lesson plans, homework, quizzes, projects, and exams.
Craft assignments that recognize and celebrate different learning styles.
Encourage students to think independently and express original ideas.
Develop assignments in a variety of modes to build students’ social studies skills.
Reinforce a Christ-centered worldview and foster students’ love of history.
Maintain relationships with parents and guardians and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
Collaborate regularly with teachers, administrators, and school counselors to provide individualized student support.
Share best practices and provide meaningful feedback in collaboration with other teachers.
Ensure students meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.
Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.