Social Science Teacher - FTE

• Position Type: CLASSROOM TEACHING/ Social Science

• Date Posted: 3/3/2026

• Location:
  
  John Hersey High School

• Date Available:
  
  08/10/2026

• Closing Date: 03/20/2026

John Hersey High School is seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Science Teacher to join our dynamic team. We are committed to fostering a cooperative, supportive, and respectful environment where students thrive both academically and personally. We are looking for educators who are eager to collaborate, utilize student-centered teaching strategies, and actively participate in professional learning communities.

The ideal candidate will be academically prepared to teach World History, with a primary focus on AP United States History. We are specifically seeking an educator with experience supporting English Learners (EL), demonstrating the ability to scaffold complex historical concepts and foster academic growth for a diverse student population.

• Teach social science courses, with a focus on World History to students with diverse academic backgrounds.
• Implement a variety of instructional methods and practices to meet individual student needs, including those of struggling learners.
• Develop and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and target external assessments.
• Collaborate with colleagues in interdisciplinary teams to design, implement, and refine curriculum.
• Integrate technology effectively into instruction.
• Support building co-curricular activities as a coach or sponsor.
• Travel between Prospect High School and John Hersey High School as needed.

• Valid State of Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Senior High School endorsement in Social Science.
• Academically prepared to teach multiple courses in the social sciences, World History, and United States History.
• Demonstrated success in working with struggling learners.
• Ability to implement a wide variety of instructional methods and practices.
• Ability to teach courses at various academic levels.
• Willingness to support building co-curricular activities.
• Commitment to collaborative curriculum development and implementation.
• Commitment to curriculum that targets external assessments.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction.

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A commitment to student-centered learning.
• ATTACH A PDF OF THE IL STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELIS CREDENTIALS SCREEN(S)
• TRANSCRIPTS
• THREE (3) CURRENT LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Click the RED APPLY button above to begin an online application.

Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interview stream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interview stream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.

Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the Final date to receive applications. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the Final date to receive applications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.