Middle School Social Studies Teacher Charlottesville, VA

About the Position

St. Anne’s-Belfield School seeks a full-time Social Studies Teacher and Advisor for the Grade 6 Humanities program. The successful candidate will inspire students to explore ideas, ask meaningful questions, and engage deeply with the study of history, culture, citizenship, and human experience in a student‑centered classroom. The Grade 6 Social Studies course focuses on world religions, examining how belief systems have shaped cultures, societies, and history.

Collaboration with the Grade 6 English teacher allows for interdisciplinary learning experiences.

• Foster curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking through inquiry‑based instruction.
• Create a classroom culture where students engage thoughtfully with diverse cultures, identities, and belief systems.
• Facilitate respectful discussion of complex topics with intellectual rigor and age‑appropriate sensitivity.
• Develop students’ historical thinking, research, writing, and communication skills.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to design meaningful interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Empower students to take ownership of their learning and contribute positively to their communities.
• Utilize standards‑based assessment practices to provide meaningful feedback and support student growth.

• Full‑time classroom teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A joyful and developmentally responsive approach to teaching middle school students.
• A commitment to collaboration.

• Experience teaching middle school social studies, history, humanities, or religious studies.
• Experience teaching in a standards‑based learning environment.
• A master’s degree in education, history, humanities, or a related field.

• Competitive annual salary, based on experience
• 10‑month schedule plus holidays and 3 personal days annually
• Shared cost high‑quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
• School‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Retirement plan with a match
• Supplemental insurance policies
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition remission for children enrolled at the school (Three years through Grade 12)
• Free after‑school care (3 – 5:30 p.m.) for Three years through Grade 8
• Free lunch when school is in session
• 20% discount at the St. Anne’s‑Belfield School store

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with our organization, please call (434) 296‑5106 or email stabehr.

St. Anne’s-Belfield School is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.