2027-28 Social Studies Teacher

IOTA Community Schools•Little Rock, AR

16h•$50,000

About The Position

IOTA Community Schools is seeking a passionate, mission-driven Social Studies Teacher to join its founding Arkansas team for the 2027–28 school year. The teacher will help shape a joyful and rigorous middle school experience for students, build lasting relationships with families and the community, and contribute to the development of school culture. The role involves teaching assigned content in accordance with IOTA’s academic standards, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting students’ growth and progress.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Arkansas Teacher’s license for Middle School Education 4-8 or Social Studies 7-12.
Belief in the IOTA mission.
Ability to meet deadlines for lesson plan submissions, grades, and other requirements.
Humility, a sense of humor, and strong commitment to IOTA’s mission and the communities it serves.
Ability and willingness to construct hands-on educational materials for teaching curriculum skills and concepts.

Responsibilities

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, teacher training workshops, staff meetings, and required committee meetings to maintain and improve professional competence.
Effectively teach assigned content using direct instruction, demonstrations, audio-visual aids, and other materials to engage students.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and content-area colleagues to plan and align curricula with school and state guidelines.
Set clear short-term and long-term instructional goals.
Develop and submit weekly and long-range lesson plans that include standards, objectives, essential questions, and assessments; assign lessons and review homework.
Use student data to evaluate progress, record results, and provide meaningful reports to parents.
Create and implement student intervention plans when needed.
Maintain student management policies and procedures, including attendance and dress code, and report issues to school administrators when necessary.
Maintain effective classroom supervision and discipline.
Work with teachers and administrators to address and resolve student needs.
Provide accommodations and modifications to support the growth and success of all students.
Lead or participate in student activities, including sponsoring activities or organizations, coaching sports, working with families and the community, providing morning or after-school supervision, and chaperoning activities.
Report sexual or physical abuse and neglect as required by state and federal mandates.
Perform other duties as assigned.