Middle School Social Studies Teacher (2026-2027)

The Lovett School•Atlanta, GA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher will be responsible for bringing history to life by designing purposeful skills-based curriculum, multi-modal instruction, and varied assessments that engage, inspire, and challenge students. This role involves reaching a diverse community of learners through intentional, differentiated instruction and fostering a classroom culture of belonging. The teacher will also provide regular student feedback, communicate with parents, and conduct tutorials. Additionally, the position includes serving as an Academic Advisor, collaborating with a teaching team, and participating in school life beyond the classroom through athletics, fine arts, or other responsibilities. This is a full-time, 10-month position starting in August 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with significant coursework in history or a related field (required)
Excellent written and oral communication skills to facilitate effective communication with students, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.
Commitment to developing your own self-awareness, cultural competence, and emotional intelligence.
Professionalism, consistent application of school policies, and regular and reliable attendance.
Dedication to creating a classroom culture of belonging for all students.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree and three years teaching middle school preferred.
Ability and desire to participate in co-curricular activities including: Head or assistant coaching at all levels, Student leadership group sponsorship, Travel programs and field trips, Other enrichment opportunities that build community.

Responsibilities

Design purposeful skills-based curriculum, multi-modal instruction, and varied assessments that engage, inspire, and challenge students consistent with Lovett's core values, mission, and whole child education model.
Reach a diverse community of learners - academically, culturally, racially, religiously - through intentional, differentiated instruction.
Develop a classroom culture of belonging where every student feels valued, challenged, and supported.
Remain current with best practices within the discipline and field of history education.
Provide regular and timely student feedback, informative parent communication, and unique comments for every student that capture their growth and learning journey.
Conduct tutorials during scheduled afternoon times (Monday through Thursday) and optional morning tutorials by student appointment.
Ask for and thoughtfully reflect on student feedback to continuously improve your practice.
Balance care and compassion with challenge and accountability in engaging students as whole individuals.
Provide a sustained adult relationship to support students' academic and personal growth in either 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.
Meet daily with your advisory to open school.
Serve as primary academic advisor and point of contact for parents.
Conduct student-parent conferences throughout the year.
Attend assemblies and chapels with your advisory each rotation.
Work in concert with your teaching team, following through on shared plans and commitments.
Participate actively in faculty, department, team, and grade-level meetings.
Contribute to a collaborative learning community that values growth mindset and ongoing professional development during the school year and summer.
Take part in the life of the School through athletics, fine arts, extracurricular activities, or other Middle School responsibilities.
Participate in co-curricular activities such as head or assistant coaching, student leadership group sponsorship, travel programs, and more.
Fulfill additional duties as assigned, including occasional weekend and evening responsibilities (e.g., parent nights, overnight trips and field trips, admission open houses, student or faculty interviews).