Humanities Teacher

Association of Charter School Education Services•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle and High School Humanities Teacher is responsible for teaching integrated courses in English Language Arts and Social Studies to middle and/or high school students. The role emphasizes critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and analysis through the exploration of literature, history, culture, and current events. The teacher fosters interdisciplinary connections and encourages thoughtful dialogue, empathy, and civic responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Education, or related field
Valid teaching certification in English, Social Studies, or a related subject area
Experience teaching middle and/or high school students
Strong instructional, classroom management, and communication skills
Passion for the humanities and student-centered learning
Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching and interdisciplinary practices

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in English, History, Education, or related field

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons in literature, writing, history, and/or social sciences
Integrate humanities content to create interdisciplinary units and thematic learning experiences
Foster discussion, debate, and inquiry around historical and literary texts and contemporary issues
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student progress
Promote student writing across genres (analytical, narrative, argumentative, etc.)
Encourage students to think critically about texts, perspectives, and world events
Incorporate technology, primary sources, and multimedia into lessons
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and school initiatives
Maintain regular communication with students and families
Attend a minimum of 3 out of school functions, one of which must be graduation
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Principal