High School Sociology Teacher

**Job Overview** As a High School Sociology Teacher, you’ll help teenagers explore how communities, institutions, and social forces shape everyday life. You’ll plan engaging lessons, adapt instruction to varied learning styles, and use learning technology to connect course concepts with students’ experiences. This role calls for clear communication, thoughtful classroom management, and a commitment to student growth. **Responsibilities** * Develop curriculum and lesson plans for teaching social sciences; integrate educational technology and IT-supported lessons where appropriate. * Teach sociology and support literacy through research, writing, discussion, and creative assignments; connect learning to journalism, linguistics, math, and English language arts when relevant. * Use classroom management and behavior management strategies to create an inclusive, focused learning environment. * Assess student learning, prepare students for standardized testing and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework where applicable, and provide tutoring or academic advising as needed. * Collaborate with teachers, communicate with parents, and mentor students. **Your impact:** Clear instruction and timely feedback help students build critical thinking and stronger research and writing skills. **Requirements** * Teaching experience with teenagers and high school classroom experience; experience teaching social sciences is essential. Middle school, private school, or higher education teaching experience is a plus. * Strong lesson planning, curriculum development, classroom management, communication, organization, and writing skills. * Ability to adapt instruction for different learning styles; experience with special education and educational technology integration is valued. * Understanding of educational compliance and regulations; familiarity with the AP program is preferred. * Copy editing, proofreading, and style knowledge (AP style and Chicago Manual of Style) are useful. Additional experience in instructional design, teacher collaboration, education administration, Montessori, library services, or academic advising is welcome. Pay: $145.00 per day Work Location: In person