Saint Petersburg, Florida
Posted: 04-Mar-25
Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $50,000 - $60,000
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Academy Prep Center is a company in EDUCATION in Saint Petersburg, FL 33712. We are engaging, challenging and innovative and our goal is to inspire and empower students qualifying for need-based scholarships to become future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support..
POSITION: Middle School Social Studies Teacher
START DATE: June 2025
SALARY: Competitive, Based on Experience
Position Overview:
Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg, a private, not for profit, tuition-free Middle School (Grades 5-8) for academically promising students, is currently accepting applications for a full-time Social Studies teacher. We have high expectations for our scholars and seek professional, energetic, passionate educators who will uphold those expectations while crafting culturally responsive curricula and classroom environments that challenge our scholars to think critically, engage in dynamic lessons that help them understand the world around them, and find the confidence to showcase their best. A consistent focus on current events and project-based learning is threaded throughout scholars’ experience from 5th through 8th grade, so teachers should be desirous of teaching thematically and assessing holistically. Please visit stpete.academyprep.org to learn more about our school.
Specific Responsibilities:
? Teach 4 classes that average 12-18 students per class; some classes are single-gender
? Teach during our 3-week June Summer Session as well as throughout the traditional August to May academic year
? Lead daily study hall and one enrichment activity/club that meets two days per week
? Serve as a homeroom teacher and class advisor
? Attend all faculty meetings, professional development meetings, and some school recruitment and community events throughout the year
? Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; master’s preferred
? Desire to be part of a forward-thinking school that employs contemporary best practices and always is seeking ways to enhance the experience for our scholars inside and beyond the classroom
? Personal commitment to one’s professional development and collaboration with colleagues
? Ability to relate to middle schoolers and embrace the unique mission of Academy Prep
? Previous teaching experience and/or work with middle school-aged students preferred