8th Grade Social Studies Teacher (2025-26 school year)

8th Grade Social Studies Teacher (2025-26 school year)

The 8th grade Social Studies teacher, in collaboration with the grade level team and the English Language Arts & Social Studies Instructional Coach, will create a challenging, literacy-rich instructional environment.  Endeavor’s candidate will provide hands-on, experiential learning opportunities that foster critical thinking, literacy skills, and life-long citizenship.

Curriculum Planning and Implementation

• Follow the NC Standard Course of Study for North Carolina and United States History and the College Board’s Historical Thinking Skills
• Teach four 65 minute blocks of 8th grade social studies utilizing differentiated, hands-on activities and simulations
• Create a literacy-rich environment through the use of primary and secondary sources, charts and graphs, art, and political cartoons to promote critical thinking and analytical skills
• Provide students with historical knowledge that encompasses a wealth of perspectives
• Establish a safe classroom that promotes civic engagement and discourse 
• Facilitate inquiry based lessons following the Inquiry Design Model
• Develop effective lesson plans and instructional materials
• Lead morning office hours 

Classroom Management

• Establish classroom processes and procedures which teach independence, responsibility, and respect and maintaining a classroom environment which promotes these traits on a daily basis
• Foster an environment for all students to communicate and collaborate with one another
• Nurture a familial environment which aligns with Endeavor’s mission and values

Student Assessment

• Use both formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate students’ academic growth, including North Carolina’s EOG’s
• Student assessments should include the use of primary and secondary sources, formal writing, analysis of charts, graphs, and political cartoons, and historical thinking skills

Differentiated Instruction

• Utilize data driven instruction to differentiate learning for all learners
• Create lesson plans and materials
• Embed a wealth of resources to make learning relevant and meaningful

Parent and Community Engagement

• Plan the annual overnight trip to Washington D.C. for the grade level
• Communicate frequently and effectively with parents 
• Guide weekly morning meeting group focused on character and citizenship

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Instructional Coach and Middle School Director
• Collaborate with Exceptional Children’s Case Manager and Interventionists as needed to adapt instruction and meet student needs
• Collaborate with the grade level and subject area teams to vertically align instruction and skills
• Stay abreast of new trends and strategies emerging in the field

Basic Qualifications Required

• Currently NC certified
• Experience in middle school social studies
• Experience with literacy and/or technology is preferred
• 3 professional references that can speak to your success as an educator

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

• Strong knowledge of social studies, history, or economics
• Knowledge of a variety of assessment strategies 
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills