Middle & High School Humanities, Social Studies Teacher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct live, synchronous online classes during school hours, delivering captivating presentations that stimulate student curiosity and encourage critical thinking.

• Manage virtual classrooms with approximately 20 to 40 students by cultivating strong relationships, utilizing Socratic questioning techniques, and promoting active engagement and discussion.

• Teach students how to approach thinking, emphasizing reasoning, inquiry, and perspective-taking rather than rote memorization or mere content delivery.

• Demonstrate effective learning habits by fostering reflection and growth, showcasing curiosity, professionalism, and expertise in your subject matter.

• Utilize observations and student data to adapt instruction in real-time, ensuring all learners receive adequate support and appropriate challenges.

• Set clear expectations for behavior and participation, while providing active supervision of students during live sessions.

• Arrange for a substitute in accordance with WL’s substitute policy when necessary.

• Design lesson plans that align with syllabus objectives, key questions, and forthcoming assignments.

• Prepare instructional materials and learning activities that support course objectives and offer a clear advancement path for students.

• Ensure accurate setup of Canvas courses each semester, including assignments, pacing, and curriculum materials, and share responsibility for maintaining this configuration.

• Offer ideas and feedback to facilitate ongoing enhancements in curriculum and instructional resources.

• Assess student work in Canvas and provide timely (within 4 days), detailed, and constructive feedback that fosters student growth and learning.

• Track student progress, attendance, and engagement while identifying those who require additional academic or organizational support.

• Deliver targeted interventions, hold weekly office hours, maintain proactive communication with students and parents, and participate in IEP and 504 meetings as necessary.

• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues through email, phone, and virtual meetings.

• Respond to messages and inquiries within one business day and reliably fulfill commitments.

• Maintain accurate records pertaining to attendance, discipline, and student needs, adhering to Williamsburg Learning policies, procedures, and expectations.

• Stay updated on all required training through SafeSchools.

• Actively participate in mandatory professional development activities, including training, coaching, observations, and regular team meetings.

• Engage in continuous reflection and growth as a mentor by seeking feedback, refining practices, and deepening understanding of Williamsburg Learning’s instructional methodologies.

• Positively contribute to the Williamsburg Learning community by collaborating with colleagues, supporting shared objectives, and exemplifying the organization’s core values of Culture of Belonging, Right Action, and Growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with proven expertise and enthusiasm for the subject area.

• Current teaching license in the relevant subject area.

• Quick learner with technology, proficient in using email, managing files, and electronically recording and reporting information.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-driven, organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

• Alignment with Williamsburg Learning’s educational philosophy and mission.

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• Previous experience working with middle- and high school-aged students (preferred).

• Experience teaching in your subject area (preferred).

• High comfort level with technology, including AI, video conferencing, and presentation tools (preferred).

• Prior experience with Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (preferred).

• Familiarity with Zoom and Google Workspace (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% paid health premiums for full-time employees (75% for families)

• 100% 401(k) match up to 4%

• PTO

• Many more perks