High School Teacher / Social Studies - Starting Fall 2027

Providence School•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. The role requires knowledge of state standards and the ability to unpack standards into learning goals and objectives. The teacher uses multiple types of assessment to identify student strengths and needs, then uses assessment data to plan and differentiate instruction. The position collaborates with department teachers on vertical curriculum alignment and communicates and partners with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. Potential courses include Freshman Seminar, Personal Finance, and World History. The teacher reports to the assigned Principal. The teacher is expected to maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, serve as a godly role model, integrate and reinforce a biblical and Christ-centered worldview, and foster students’ spiritual, mental, emotional, and social growth. The role also includes fostering students’ interest in history, supporting individualized student needs, and contributing to school life. The position starts in Fall 2027.

Requirements

Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher.
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.
Current Florida state teaching certificate, or willingness to work toward one; exact certification requirements vary based on courses taught and candidate degrees.

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, serve as 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 the life of the school and perform duties assigned by the High School Principal or another administrator.
Evaluate students’ academic and social growth, prepare report cards, and maintain attendance reports, checklists, census forms, and other necessary records.
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 different learning styles and encourage independent thinking and original ideas.
Develop assignments in a variety of modes to build students’ social studies skills.
Reinforce a Christ-centered worldview and foster a 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.
Plan effective lessons using direct instruction, technology integration, small-group instruction, and differentiation.
Use assessments to identify student strengths and weaknesses and plan differentiated instruction.
Collaborate with department teachers regarding vertical curriculum alignment.