Social Studies Teacher

POSITION TITLE: Social Studies Teacher
SUPERVISED BY: Principal
FLSA STATUS: Full-time (5/5), exempt
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2025
COMPENSATION: $69,626 - $109,376 per year

Position Summary
This is a 5/5th (100% FTE) position, teaching preparatory History or Social Science courses.

Responsibilities and Competencies

• Model Lasallian Vincentian charisms;

• Support SHC's mission, philosophy and Integral Student Outcomes;

• In collaboration with the Social Studies Department colleagues, and per department goals (see https://www.shcp.edu/academics/category/social-studies):

• Facilitate students' critical thinking and historical literacy skills through historical and social inquiry and research;

• Develop students' analytical and communication abilities through document analysis, evidence-based writing, projects, simulations, and discussion;

• Prepare future citizens to be curious about the world, to contribute to the common good, and to appreciate and respect diverse cultures and eras;

• Help students begin to understand global economics, international relations, the relationships between the environment and human cultures, and historical trends;

• Maintain an interactive and timely learning environment, in both physical and virtual learning spaces (Schoology);

• Communicate consistently with students, parents, and school personnel;

• Keep current and complete digital grading and attendance records;

• Collaborate in the school's cocurricular activities, service learning, and retreat programs;

• Engage in professional development, especially our four-year New Faculty Professional Development and Support Program, becoming a reflective and growth-minded practitioner who integrates best and next teaching practices rooted in the SHC mission;

• Actively participate in SHC's strategic initiatives to strengthen meaningful diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices, especially strategies to support equitable learning, culturally responsive teaching, social emotional learning, and universal design for learning;

• Strengthen the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De LaSalle Christian Brothers and Department of Catholic Schools through their formational programs.