Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Choice Schools Associates

2025‑2026

At Bradford Academy, the top priority will always remain the same – the students. Building a safe community allows our staff and families to lean on each other to invest in every child's educational journey. Our 13‑year commitment is a promise to our families to equip each child with the tools and skills needed to walk across the stage  are looking for talented and dedicated educators like you to help us see that promise through.

• An unwavering belief that all children regardless of their background can learn and exceed at high levels.
• A strong desire to achieve outstanding results in the pursuit of excellence for students.
• A love for building relationships and being on a collaborative team.
• The willingness to be a humble change agent.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.

• Accepts responsibility for the achievement of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and implementation of personal learning plans of students.
• Demonstrates effective planning and organization for instruction.
• Selects appropriate materials for implementation of the curriculum and adapts materials and methods to the learning styles and abilities of students.
• Is creative and adaptive in responding to situations to maintain order and continued learning.
• Motivates students to achieve at their highest level of ability and potential through classroom activities, assignments, relationships, participation and feedback; holds high expectations and demonstrates sensitivity to different abilities and readiness.
• Uses resources effectively to support learning activities in the classroom, the academy and the community.
• Demonstrates exceptional classroom techniques, which include the art of questioning to build independent learners; clarity of communication and clear directions; building an atmosphere of mutual respect, independent thought and expression; and positive, engaging student and teacher experiences in large and small groups.

• Works cooperatively with guardians and generates guardians' confidence.
• Demonstrates genuine concern for students in a climate characterized by high personal and student expectations.
• Promotes responsible citizenship through one's actions as a role model.
• Provides a classroom atmosphere based on the principles of firm, fair and consistent practices, and responsible citizenship.

• Shares responsibility for the reputation of the academy in the community.

• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and the conditions of success.
• Uses technology effectively for instruction, record‑keeping, communication, and other administrative tasks.
• Accepts responsibility for their personal growth and implementation of professional development; contributes to a cooperative and collaborative learning community in and out of the classroom.
• Conducts himself or herself according to professional and ethical principles.
• Continually strives to improve classroom methods, teaching techniques and interpersonal relationships in accordance with academy training and expectations.
• Displays personal qualities, which reflect favorably upon the individual, the group and the academy.
• Displays pride in being a teacher and a member of the academy.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the school leader.

• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness of the learning environment and the appropriate and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly classroom that involves students in its upkeep.