Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Milwaukee Rescue Mission • Milwaukee, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Cross Trainers Academy (CTA), the Milwaukee Rescue Mission’s K4–12th grade Christian Academy, is seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher. CTA serves students and families seeking a strong academic learning experience in a gospel-centered environment and is committed to a comprehensive, student-centered education that serves the whole student.

The teacher instructs students in history, geography, politics, economics, religion, and culture, developing learning pathways through differentiated materials, collaboration with colleagues, and parent involvement. The role calls for an innovative, teachable educator who believes in each student’s potential and understands how to foster academic, social, and spiritual growth. Teachers are expected to be followers of Jesus Christ and to support the academy’s Christian mission and values.

The schedule is Monday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is based at the North Campus, 1530 W Center Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as History, Political Science, or Education.
• A mature Christian with a servant’s heart, able to relate well to others in a culturally diverse population and willing to serve in an urban environment of significant need.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
• Creative, engaging, and inspiring approach to teaching.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse students and families.
• Competence with Word, Excel, Outlook, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and PowerSchool.
• Proven leadership, group facilitation, communication, and data collection skills.
• Workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian school environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive.
• Agreement with and subscription to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission Statement of Faith and Statement of Biblical Convictions.
• Committed follower of Jesus Christ, evidenced by personal testimony and Christian conduct.
• Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher certification is preferred but is not initially required; candidates have three years to complete it.
• Experience in an urban teaching environment.
• A track record of closing the achievement gap and making gains greater than 1AYP.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans for a balanced social studies program, including factual background and current events, to connect content with everyday life.
• Explain events, ideas, principles, and social interrelationships to help students find challenge and meaning in the subject matter.
• Motivate students to understand their rights, privileges, and responsibilities as citizens.
• Help students understand geographical, historical, cultural, and political factors that influence the development of world regions.
• Teach students about global and national social issues.
• Stay current on events and initiate spirited, respectful student discussions and debates.
• Help students process social studies through a Christian worldview.
• Align curriculum with CTA academic standards and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction learning standards.
• Demonstrate Christ-like character and consistently reinforce school-wide core values, with an emphasis on academic development.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and staff to support each student’s academic and social progress.
• Meet deadlines for assigned tasks, including lesson plan submission, data reporting, and recording attendance, grades, and behavior in the student information system.
• Attend and participate in scheduled devotional, in-service, committee, faculty, and parent meetings.
• Maintain a neat, organized, engaging classroom and lead students in caring for curriculum materials, furniture, and property.
• Engage students in learning and implement effective classroom management practices.
• Use technology as needed for curriculum, classroom projection, online grades, and attendance.
• Fill in as needed for additional duties such as lunch, recess, or dismissal monitoring.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match.
• Life and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with generous employer contribution.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Health club reimbursement.
• Education assistance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free meal available during shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level