Social Studies Teacher - Middle School

Earn a $140,000 salary and join a team of master teachers at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School. TEP is featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and outstanding results. TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from historically underserved communities by utilizing world-class teachers and re-imagining the teaching profession as a place where teachers prioritize their own growth as pedagogical experts, intellectual seekers, and community leaders.

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TEP Social Studies Teachers guide students to be detectives of history. Our 5th graders are introduced to historian skills, map skills, and using context to figure out the most reliable story. 6th graders explore the social structures, geographies, and artifacts of ancient civilizations in India, Greece, and China. 7th and 8th graders analyze the causes and effects of various events and wars that shaped American history.

Students learn that history is interpreted and evaluated based on evidence, not just dates to memorize.

As a member of TEP’s Social Studies team, you will teach all students on your grade level one 45-minute block of social studies every day.

• Minimum of 3 years of lead teaching experience, at least 2 of which must have been in 4th through 9th grade classrooms
• Deeply aligned to TEP’s mission of providing a world-class education to historically under-resourced student communities

• The opportunity to join an unmatched and mission-driven team of educators that are passionate about educational equity
• Compensation: Master Teachers earn an annual salary of $140,000, with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus
• Time Off: Approximately 10 weeks of vacation per year (all school vacations)
• Employee Wellness: We value well-being through our Staff Food Program, Staff Retreats, and Wellness Programming
• Healthcare: World-class medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental leave and dependent care account to care for loved ones
• 403b Retirement Plan: Support for saving for your future
• Learning & Development: A culture that provides and encourages professional growth and development, including internal PD and tuition/continuous learning reimbursements

NOTE: In adherence with Department of Health guidelines, all charter school staff is required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

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To apply
, you must submit an application through The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School website here.

The first stage of the process is the application below. To be considered, you must submit an application that consists of all four components: 1 - Resume, 2 - Cover letter, 3 - Instructional Video, and 4 - Submission of Teaching and Learning. The requirements for each component are specified in detail below.

1. RESUME: Please submit an up-to-date resume.

2. COVER LETTER: Please submit a well-written cover letter that highlights your specific interest in joining the TEP community.

3. INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO: Please submit an unedited video clip (maximum 15 minutes) of you teaching in a classroom setting (preferred) or a small-group setting. It is preferred that the students be in the same grade level as the TEP position, though this is not strictly required. The video may contain only one continuous, unedited clip (i.e., do not splice together multiple clips).

The clip does not need to show an entire lesson; a brief segment is acceptable.

If you do not have a video with students in the classroom you may still submit a video of yourself teaching. Get creative! You may include a video of you teaching (a) a lesson with/for no students, (b) a lesson of you teaching family members, (c) or a lesson for students virtually. We’re excited to see your creativity.

The video must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the teaching and learning that occurs in the lesson and may offer an explanation as to what occurred prior to and subsequent to the clip. There is no minimum or maximum length for the narrative. The video may be submitted in any format, but a link to a video posted online is preferred.

4. SUBMISSION OF TEACHING AND LEARNING: Submit one of the following three options:

Option A: Portfolio of Student Work that demonstrates the progress of at least two specific students you have taught. The portfolio must contain a minimum of two work products for each student (four work products total) completed at different points in time. It must be accompanied by a written narrative that analyzes and reflects upon the…