Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a full-time Middle School Social Studies Teacher with responsibilities to begin in August 2026.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Teach five sections of social studies which meet regularly but not daily

• Assume a limited share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all faculty members
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues on curriculum design and development
• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress via both written reports and conferences
• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes and integration of iPads and laptops in classroom activities
• Hold students accountable for the school’s standards of behavior
• Work with others in the school community to support each student's emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in history or closely related field
• Experience teaching history or social studies in middle or high school with a focus on Ancient Civilizations, Global Studies, and/or American History and Civics
• Ability to inspire students through hands-on, experiential learning on a 231-acre campus
• Ability to design curriculum that integrates our dynamic learning environment with building the skills of historical inquiry and reasoning
• Ability to cultivate a love for history through engaging real-world impact projects that foster deep thinking and character growth
• A reflective practitioner committed to a continuous process of self-improvement and lifelong learning
• A passion to teach and attend to the specific needs of middle school-aged children

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment
• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)
• Repetitive motion (use of a keyboard)
• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.
• A non-smoking campus