Social Studies teacher

• Social Studies
• Foreign Languages

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Peachtree Academy is a Christian private school committed to academic excellence, character development, and the growth of the whole student. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Middle School Social Studies Teacher to join our school community.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, a strong knowledge of history and social studies, and a desire to inspire students to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens. This teacher will guide students in exploring history, civics, geography, and global cultures within a supportive, Christ-centered learning environment.

The successful candidate will provide engaging, standards-aligned instruction while maintaining high academic expectations and fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. We value project-based learning, hands-on instruction, and meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to connect classroom concepts to the world around them.

Our teachers are well-loved and provide structure in the classroom that helps students thrive! Classroom expectations include:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Social Studies instruction aligned with the school's curriculum map and Georgia academic standards.
• Develop meaningful learning experiences that promote critical thinking, discussion, collaboration, and student engagement.
• Incorporate a variety of instructional strategies, learning resources, technology, and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse academic needs of students.
• Utilize project-based and hands-on learning opportunities to enhance student understanding and application of content.
• Assess and monitor individual student progress through classwork, projects, assignments, tests, and other forms of assessment.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students and communicate academic progress and areas for growth.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with parents, department heads, and school administration regarding student achievement, progress, and behavior.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that is safe, respectful, structured, and academically focused.
• Support the school's mission and Christian values through daily interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with faculty and the Principal to support student success and contribute positively to the school community.

• Bachelor's degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a relevant field
• Teaching certification in Georgia or another state, or the ability to go through the process with your current credentials
• Previous teaching experience in a middle or high school setting is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to students’ academic and personal growth.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and use innovative teaching methods.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional school team.
• Commitment to maintaining high academic and behavioral expectations.
• Alignment with and commitment to Peachtree Academy's Christian mission, core values, and educational objectives.

• Previous teaching experience in a private, college-preparatory, Christian, or other academically rigorous school environment.
• Experience designing or implementing project-based, experiential, or interdisciplinary learning.
• Experience coaching youth sports or leading extracurricular activities, student clubs, honor societies, or other student organizations.
• A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community through extracurricular activities, events, or student mentorship.

Experience in the following subjects:

• English Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Foreign Languages
• Arts & Music
• Physical Education

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• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Small class sizes that allow for individualized attention.
• A welcoming, close-knit school community.
• 401K with 4% matching
• Supportive parents and colleagues

Peachtree Academy is a state-of-the-art private Christian school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are fully accredited at the highest level through Cognia (formerly AdvancED), reflecting our commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, and continuous improvement. At Peachtree…