MS Social Studies Teacher

Description

The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.

• Accepts and agrees to the “Team Hyde Park” document
• Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus
• Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students
• Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values
• Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
• Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others
• Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
• Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

We are seeking a full-time Social Studies Teacher for our 7th grade Texas History courses beginning during the 2026-27 school year. Hyde Park Schools looks for educators who are passionate about uniquely engaging students, who connect strongly with them and their families, and who want to be part of a team that is continually seeking to strengthen and encourage each other.

Our teachers demonstrate a strong faith and to use their professional skills as educators to incorporate a biblical worldview through their classroom instruction in order to encourage students to reach their God-given potential.
Highly qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in education. A Texas state issued teacher certification and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience.

• Prepare spiritually and be in prayer for your students, colleagues, and our community
• Commitment to a growing and active personal faith in Jesus Christ
• Incorporation of Biblical worldview and core values into the daily life of their classroom
• In-depth knowledge of social studies content skills, including Texas History, and the ability to connect this learning with students daily lives
• Enabling and nurturing students to grow in their relationship with Christ
• Meeting students where they are in their spiritual journey and appreciating that students come to us with a wide range of religious education and practices
• Communicate often and positively with families in order to build strong relationships
• Work in partnership with your colleagues, our families, and others in your profession
• Collaborate on horizontal and vertical curriculum planning and cross-curricular learning opportunities
  
  Develop lessons that employ higher-order thinking skills in an effort to develop our students’ ability to think critically
• Provide timely and effective feedback
• Maintain a physical classroom environment which is visually engaging, well-organized, encourages learning, and is free from distractions
• Guide students in their social-emotional development with a focus on growing in self-management, learning ownership, and upholding their role in a community
• Be an active member of the Hyde Park Panther community by regularly seeking out opportunities to participate in, support, and attend community-building events including participating in and speaking at chapels.