Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

University City School District Brittany Woods Middle School - University City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5533806
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Feb 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Position Purpose

Facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved Social Studies curriculum.

• Execute Social Studies curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives
• Teach knowledge and skills in English grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, vocabulary and proper word usage, word denotations and connotations, creative writing, independent thinking, communication and speaking
• Develop standards for critical analysis through group discussions on a variety of reading materials
• Work with students and others to prepare materials for inclusion in literary publications, contests, etc.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed
• Continuously engage in professional learning for the elevation of curriculum delivery
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting of all student activities, achievement, and attendance as required by district procedures
• Welcome and encourage parental involvement and ensure effective communication with stakeholders
• Effectively engage students at high levels to encourage a focus on academics
• Promote a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning
• Translate, consistently developed, lesson plans and instructional materials into learning experiences that develop pertinent sequential assignments while challenging students
• Deliver lessons that promote critical and creative thinking and analysis

• Missouri State Certification in Social Studies or Social Science for grades 5-9
• Reading certification (preferred)

Learn more about The School District of University City tyschools.org

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Human Resources
• McNair Administration
• Email: hr