2026-2027 Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8)

Propel Schools

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Propel seeks a Middle School Social Studies Teacher (Grades 6-8) for the 2026-2027 school year, with orientation starting August 3rd, 2026. Propel Schools operates with an extended school year, totaling 190 instructional days and 30 professional development days, for a total of 220 work days annually, to enhance learning opportunities for scholars and support staff. This position is accountable for collaborating with administrators and staff to plan and lead students to learning success, developing and teaching curriculum based on the Pennsylvania Common Core Standards. Being a Social Studies educator at Propel involves working with scholars and other invested partners to actively address and solve the literacy crisis in our country, using data and an aligned curriculum (myWorld, Civics Interactive, Personal Financial Literacy) to provide grade-level content and just-in-time supports. Propel Schools is the largest network of public charter schools in Allegheny County, with 13 schools and approximately 4,000 scholars, dedicated to providing high-quality education to underserved communities through rigorous academics and small class sizes.

Requirements

• Valid PA certification in corresponding content area that is being taught.
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Ability to develop rigorous lesson plans and assessments
• Deep content area knowledge
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
• Ability to utilize data to differentiate instruction
• A commitment to the Promising Principles of Propel
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, high degree of emotional intelligence and self-awareness with the ability to reflect and adapt to diverse environments.
• Skilled in the use of Google Suite and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design coherent instruction using prescribed unit and lesson structures that align with state standards and emerging best practices.
• Develop and continually update learning resources and actively participate in professional development.
• Create an instructional environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies that engage students in age-appropriate learning, e.g., computer-assisted, cooperative learning, and various student-centered approaches.
• Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively which promotes a safe learning environment.
• Assess student learning using formal and informal assessment techniques and utilize that information to drive instruction.
• Implement student IEPs and participate in the special education process as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to date records and report student progress in accordance with school policy and procedure.
• Prepare and achieve annual performance expectations as prescribed or approved by administration.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis and reply to family initiated communication in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Propel provides a competitive salary for teachers. Based on relevant prior work experience, our salary range for this role is $50,485- $101,454 (year 4 of salary scale)
• A relocation allowance for new hires moving to the area from 90 miles away or further.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options at a low cost for individual employees and families.
• New hires participate in a 403(b); Propel contributes 5% automatically and matches up to 4%. This increases after 5 years.
• In addition to 2 paid Wellness Days annually, all teachers receive 5 sick days and 10 Personal Days
• Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually upon completion of course and receipt of grades for coursework that meets our eligibility requirements.
• Reimbursement of $20 per month for wellness activities including Gym Memberships, health programs, etc. Additionally, staff have the ability to earn up to $300 for participation in a Wellness Program each year.
• At Propel, we believe in supporting teacher growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support for teachers, including an extensive onboarding process called Induction for new teachers with on-going annual support during the school year called Immersion. All teachers receive 11.5 network-wide Professional Development days annually in addition to school-specific Professional Development.
• Leadership opportunities are extensive at Propel, both in and outside of the classroom. Staff have the opportunity to apply for Leadership Pathways as content, grade level or other school-based support roles which allow for experience in many different areas including Content, Wellness, Technology and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees