High School Social Sciences Teacher

The First Academy is seeking a passionate and intellectually curious Upper School Social Science Teacher to help students navigate the complexities of our world through a biblical and historical lens. The successful candidate will be prepared to lead a variety of courses, from 9th-grade World Geography and World Religions to senior-level Honors Economics and American Government. We are looking for an educator who excels at teaching critical analysis of primary source documents and can foster a deep understanding of the human experience across time and culture. Whether preparing sophomores for the rigors of AP World History or guiding seniors through the scientific study of behavior in AP Psychology, the ideal candidate will emphasize civic responsibility, ethical reasoning, and the analytical skills necessary for students to become informed, participating members of a global community.

Professional Qualifications

• Required Education: Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. A Master's degree in Education or the specific subject area is preferred.

• Subject Expertise: Degree emphasis in the area of instruction or a directly related field is strongly preferred.

• Communication Skills: Possess solid, professional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction with students, parents, and colleagues. This includes the ability to present complex information clearly and engage in constructive dialogue.

• Organizational Skills: Exhibit strong organizational skills, including efficient time management, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to finish tasks in a timely manner and manage multiple classroom responsibilities simultaneously.

• Collaboration: Proven ability to effectively partner and collaborate with colleagues, administration, and parents to support the holistic development of students.

• Confidentiality: Absolute ability to maintain confidentiality pertaining to all sensitive school, student, and personnel matters, adhering to ethical and legal standards.

• Work Ethic: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, reliability, and punctuality.

• Instructional Technology: Experience with and aptitude for using current educational technology to enhance classroom instruction, student engagement, and professional tasks.

  • Learning Management Systems (LMS): Such as Canvas or Google Classroom.

  • Productivity Suites: Including Google Suite for Education and/or Apple iWork Suite.

  • Hardware/Equipment: Expertise in operating devices such as MacBooks, iPads, and Interactive Whiteboards, or similar classroom presentation technologies.

• Certification Requirement: Hold or be eligible to obtain a valid teaching certificate:

  • Licensure by a regional accreditation agency (e.g., ACSI) is highly preferred.

  • Valid/Professional State Teacher's Certification (e.g., Florida Teacher’s Certification) 

  • Eligibility for a Temporary State Certificate within 30 days of employment, with the expectation that a permanent certification is secured within three (3) years.

• Teaching Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching experience in the subject area is recommended.
  Demonstrated Ability: Possess demonstrated expertise and ability to manage, instruct, and motivate students, or provide equivalent proven subject expertise through related professional work experience.