Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock•Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock seeks a passionate, knowledgeable Middle School Social Studies Teacher to teach middle school and Pre-AP courses. The teacher will foster analytical thinking, historical understanding, and real-world connections while supporting students in underserved communities. The role includes designing and delivering standards-aligned instruction, building a classroom culture of inquiry, discussion, and debate, and maintaining high behavioral and academic expectations. The teacher will support reading, writing, and analysis in historical contexts, monitor student progress, differentiate instruction, and contribute to school culture, events, and academic initiatives. The position involves collaboration with students, families, staff, and the academic team, with access to coaching, curriculum support, and development. The physical requirements include remaining in a classroom or instructional setting for extended periods; moving around the classroom, school building, and campus; sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasionally kneeling or stooping; lifting, carrying, or moving materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds; operating classroom technology; communicating effectively; and supervising students during instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities. Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be certified to teach Social Studies in Arkansas.
Ability to use learning management and assessment systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Social Studies certification is preferred.
1–3 years of teaching experience preferred.
Familiarity with digital resources and instructional tools for Social Studies.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more Social Studies content areas to middle school students, including Middle School and Pre-AP courses.
Design and deliver engaging instruction aligned to standards.
Build a classroom culture of inquiry, discussion, and debate.
Support reading, writing, and analysis in historical contexts.
Maintain high behavioral and academic expectations.
Incorporate primary sources, technology, and interdisciplinary connections.
Monitor student progress and differentiate instruction.
Collaborate with students, families, and staff.
Contribute to school culture, events, and academic initiatives.
Supervise students during classroom instruction, transitions, arrival, dismissal, and other assigned activities.