Social Studies Teacher
On-siteAkron, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate personalized learning environments where students take ownership of their pace and progress by directing them to academic resources like AI tutors and intervention programs. Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions to provide feedback on academic progress, attitude, and behavioral growth while implementing trauma-informed principles and restorative justice practices daily. Coordinate and proctor state-approved assessments, monitor credit completion, and maintain accurate records in Google Workspace for data integrity. Assist in proactive outreach via phone calls, texts, and home visits to re-engage disengaged students, and collaborate with Success Coaches and Family Advocates to provide wraparound support. Manage classroom administration and instructional data systems while actively participating in school-wide events to build student belonging.
Required Qualifications
- A deep passion for empowering underserved youth and a belief in the power of education in changing the trajectory of a student's life.
- Demonstrated coaching and teaching skills with the ability to move others toward mastery.
- A growth-oriented mindset, including a desire to learn new instructional frameworks and an active willingness to be coached for constant improvement.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn and implement new educational technology platforms quickly.
Desired Qualifications
- Valid Ohio Teaching License.
- Experience in a charter school or urban education setting.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed instructional practices.
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