Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher

Block Island School, Block Island, Rhode Island.

• Job : 5510071
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026
• Position Type: Full-time

Block Island School seeks a dedicated High School Social Studies Teacher to join our small K–12 learning community. This is a one-year position. Responsibilities include teaching high school social studies courses (e.g., U.S. History, World History, Civics), planning standards‑aligned instruction, differentiating for diverse learners, and collaborating with colleagues and families.

• RI Social Studies (7–12) certification or eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred
• Strong instructional and classroom management skills
• Ability to thrive in a small, collaborative school setting

• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  Current Issues
• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  General
• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  Government
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  Social Studies: US History
• Classroom Teacher >
  Social Studies:
  World History

Block Island is a small island located approximately 12 miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Our school district is comprised of one school, housing grades K‑12 with a student population of approximately 123 students. Block Island is accessible by boat or plane. Full‑time employees must live on the island during the school year/week because of the limited ferry schedule.

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Pamela Austen , Principal
• Block Island School
• High Street, P.O. Box 1890
• Block Island, Rhode Island 02807
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