Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Social Studies Teacher (Grades 9-12)


Job Description:

• High School Social Studies Teacher

Job Highlights:

• Ideal teaching opportunity for retired teacher looking to supplement retirement income
• Ideal pathway for those beginning or continuing a teaching career in a supportive environment with focused teaching load
• Small class size
• No extra curricular duties
• Monday through Thursday work week
• Traditional school year calendar
• Early College Academy is a charter school that is a Dropout Prevention Credit Recovery High School.   Our charter is sponsored by the Educational Service center of Central Ohio, whose mission is to engage disenfranchised students, low income youth, first-generation college goers, English language learners, students of color and other young people underrepresented in higher education in a curriculum that has the potential for qualified students to earn college credit.  Early College Academy is on a 4-day work week, Monday - Thursday.  Fridays are optional half-day opportunity to work for additional pay by tutoring students, contacting parents, and an opportunity to work on assignments,, career counseling and to close the academic gap.

Minimum requirements:

• Valid Ohio High School Teaching license
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic and high energy level
• Must have valid driver's license and personal transportation

Responsibilities:

• Be willing to create engaging instructional activities that go beyond textbook learning
• Be competent in all areas of Ohio Graduation Assessments
• Once weekly Professional Development meeting for faculty
• Be willing to use technology effectively in the classroom
• Be willing and able to team with colleagues
• Commit to students and the ultimate goal of High School graduation
• Maintain accurate data and records to document all activities and services provided
• Analyze quarterly grades, district assessments for student progress
• Mentor and follow through with the identified students over a sustained period of time
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with students, school personnel and families
• There are no extracurricular activities, sports, clubs or duties assigned to this job

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7:15- 2:45
Optional Fridays for additional pay: 9:00-noon

School contact:
Early College Academy
137 E. State Street
Columbus, OH  43215

Danny Graves, Superintendent: Dgraves@ecacolumbus.com


Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• [Ohio] State Certification as a Social Studies Teacher.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors or Masters from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.

FLSA Status:       Exempt