Middle School Social Studies Teacher

We are a tuition-free public charter school serving K–8 students at Wendell Phillips School 63. Our students come with high needs and extraordinary potential — and our staff shows up every day to meet both. We are seeking a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to join our departmentalized middle school team, assigned to one grade level — either 6th, 7th, or 8th grade — determined collaboratively based on the candidate's strengths and best fit.

What You Will Do

Teach social studies to one assigned middle school grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th — placement determined collaboratively based on best fit), deliver instruction using Savvas social studies curriculum with 100% fidelity, use data to inform daily and weekly instruction, and implement SIOP-aligned strategies to support Multilingual Learners in all social studies instruction.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will be surrounded by a visible, supportive administration, a strong instructional coaching team, a dedicated MLL director, a large restorative team, and colleagues who put kids first. Our leadership and support structure includes Assistant Principal of Academics & Tier 1 Instructional Systems, Assistant Principal of Student Supports & Tier 3 Behavior, and a dedicated Restorative Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree — a background in social studies, history, geography or a quantitative field is strongly preferred
• Valid Indiana teaching license OR enrolled in / willing to enroll in a state-approved transition-to-teaching program
• Genuine growth mindset and openness to coaching and instructional feedback
• Commitment to high expectations for all students, including students with high needs

Benefits

• $51,500 starting salary (new teachers)
• PGP credits for license renewal
• 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days
• Health, vision & dental insurance, including a health plan option with a $0 employee premium
• Thanksgiving week fully off
• Tuition reimbursement — up to $2,500 per semester
• Fall, winter, spring & summer breaks
• 10 PTO days (prorated if mid-year start)
• $1,500 perfect attendance bonus
• Robust ongoing professional development
• Transition-to-teaching program support