Social Studies (LTS) - Eagle Bay Academy SY26/27
About The Position
The Burlington School District is committed to fostering a diverse and culturally proficient faculty and staff to create a strong learning and working environment that supports student achievement. Their vision is to cultivate caring, creative, and courageous people, aiming to graduate students who value different cultures, engage with the community, communicate effectively, think creatively, skillfully solve problems, and achieve their highest academic, intellectual, and personal potential. Eagle Bay Academy is a small, relationship-driven alternative high school within the Burlington School District. It serves students who have not found success in traditional settings, offering a more personalized, relevant, and supportive learning experience. The model is built on strong relationships between students and adults, student-centered project-based learning, and real-world experiences including internships and community partnerships. At Eagle Bay, students receive deep support and are challenged to grow academically, socially, and personally.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Vermont Educator License (or eligibility)
- Endorsement in Social Studies, History, or related field (or eligibility)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with high school students
- Experience in alternative, experiential, or project-based learning environments
- Demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Experience collaborating within a team-based environment
Responsibilities
- Design and facilitate project-based and interdisciplinary learning experiences grounded in social studies content (e.g., history, civics, economics, and global studies)
- Ensure student work aligns with Vermont proficiency-based graduation requirements and relevant social studies standards
- Integrate critical thinking, research, discussion, and civic engagement into student learning experiences
- Develop and implement personalized learning plans based on student interests, strengths, and goals
- Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, providing academic and social-emotional support
- Build strong relationships with students, families, and community partners
- Coordinate and support internships and community-based learning opportunities, connecting them to social studies concepts when possible
- Monitor and communicate student progress through narratives, conferences, and regular outreach
- Collaborate with colleagues, special educators, and support staff
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and restorative school environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
