Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher Pinckney Community Schools Pathfinder School - Pinckney, Michigan Open in Google Maps Job Details

Job : 5746522

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Reports to:

Building Administrator

Location:

Pathfinder Middle School

About Pinckney Community Schools: Located in beautiful Livingston County, Pinckney Community Schools serves a suburban-rural community known for its scenic parks, lakes, and trails. We are committed to educational excellence and creating inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive.

Pinckney Community Schools is seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Studies Teacher. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a rigorous, engaging, and student-centered classroom environment, and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and the personal growth of each student. At Pinckney Community Schools, we prioritize social-emotional learning to support students' growth, resilience, and success. We seek individuals who share this commitment and are dedicated to fostering SEL principles to empower students and strengthen our school community.

• Deliver engaging and standards-aligned instruction in 130 to 150 students.
• Develop lesson plans that accommodate diverse learning styles and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
• Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom culture that promotes student success and respect for all learners.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues in professional learning communities to develop interdisciplinary and cross-curricular lessons.
• Maintain accurate and timely student records in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, including professional development, school improvement planning, and extracurricular events.

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Social Studies. Dual certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in World and US History content areas.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in integrating educational technology and online learning tools into classroom instruction.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Commitment to fostering a culturally responsive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to adapt curriculum and instruction for students with diverse learning needs.

• Previous teaching experience at the middle school level.
• Experience in data-driven instruction and formative assessment practices.

• Cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience
• Current resume
• Copies of transcripts, certifications, and credentials

Per the Pinckney Community Schools PEA agreement

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person.

The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required.

The position requires the individual…