26-27 Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington • Wilmington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GLOW Academy is seeking a passionate Middle School Social Studies Teacher dedicated to supporting student mastery of content and developing critical thinking skills for college and beyond. The ideal candidate believes that potential, not zip code, should determine a student's future trajectory and is committed to the "whole girl" education philosophy, fostering leadership, confidence, and rigorous college preparatory learning. GLOW emphasizes leadership development, early college and career awareness, health and wellness, and expanded opportunities in STEM and the arts to ensure a successful 6-12 experience and college readiness. The school values educators who are enthusiastic about learning, content immersion, collaborative curriculum development, and building strong partnerships with families and the community. A hunger for feedback and a commitment to continuous growth for both students and faculty are highly valued. Passion for single-gender education and closing the achievement gap for girls is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching North Carolina State Standards for Middle School Social Studies, be comfortable in a diverse learning environment, and view learning as a lifelong endeavor.

Requirements

• NC Teacher Certification in the subject area and relevant grades.
• Demonstrated ability to teach middle school with a passion for and competency in Social Studies.
• Experience in teaching middle school Social Studies.
• Demonstrated ability to build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement positive behavior practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons aligned to the content standards outlined in the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Awareness of educational issues regarding the academic and social development of a diverse population of students, including minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged adolescent girls from high needs neighborhoods/communities.
• Possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching the North Carolina State Standards for a Middle School Social Studies Teacher.
• Competent to teach in a diverse and ever changing learning environment.
• Understanding that learning is a lifelong endeavor and a wish to continue to grow and learn as teachers, taking risks, and refining their teaching for the benefit of the students served.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school Social Studies aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Develop and facilitate rigorous and engaging lessons.
• Build a warm and inclusive classroom environment.
• Implement positive behavior practices.
• Build strong relationships with students and families to support student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues to build an integrated curriculum.
• Reach out beyond the classroom to build relationships that support student learning and success.
• Engage in an ongoing process of reflection and growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the State Health Plan of North Carolina
• Employer-paid dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits available at the employee’s expense
• Industry-leading 401(k) program with employer match
• Discounted childcare for employee’s dependents at our sister school, Spark Academy
• Employee-accrued paid sick, annual, and personal leave

What This Job Offers

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