Social Studies Teacher; Grades 9-12

Overview

Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Job Description:

High School Social Studies Teacher

• Ideal teaching opportunity for retired teacher looking to supplement retirement income
• Ideal pathway for those beginning or continuing a teaching career in a supportive environment with focused teaching load
• Small class size
• No extra curricular duties
• Monday through Thursday work week
• Traditional school year calendar
• Early College Academy is a charter school that is a Dropout Prevention Credit Recovery High School. Our charter is sponsored by the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio, whose mission is to engage disenfranchised students, low-income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, students of color and other young people underrepresented in higher education in a curriculum that has the potential for qualified students to earn college credit.
  
  Early College Academy operates on a 4-day work week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are an optional half-day opportunity to work for additional pay by tutoring students, contacting parents, and to work on assignments, career counseling and to close the academic gap.

• Valid Ohio High School Teaching license
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic and high energy level
• Must have valid driver's license and personal transportation

• Be willing to create engaging instructional activities that go beyond textbook learning
• Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
• Attend once weekly Professional Development meetings for faculty
• Be willing to use technology effectively in the classroom
• Be willing and able to team with colleagues
• Commit to students and the ultimate goal of high school graduation
• Maintain accurate data and records to document all activities and services provided
• Analyze quarterly grades and district assessments for student progress
• Mentor and follow through with identified students over a sustained period
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with students, school personnel and families
• There are no extracurricular activities, sports, clubs or duties assigned to this job

• Monday - Thursday: 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM
• Optional Fridays for additional pay: 9:00 AM – Noon

• School:
  Early College Academy
• Address: 137
  
  E. State Street, Columbus, OH 43215
• Supervisor:
  Danny Graves, Superintendent
• Contact:

• Certification/License:
  Ohio State Certification as a Social Studies Teacher
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an education discipline applicable to the teaching assignment

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

Exempt