Job Description:

Secondary Social Studies Teacher

191 days; $52,500.00 - $55,500.00

Social Studies teacher: 4-day School Week for Students
NOW HIRING - Social Studies teacher to join an Award-Winning Team of professionals to teach students skills and knowledge through courses aligned with Colorado Academic Standards.

We are looking for an individual interested in being an important part of our organization. Commitment to academic rigor, innovative instruction, standards of excellence and professional development are critical components of helping us continue to be an effective high-performing school.

Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Providing coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology, among others. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse society.
 

Social Studies Teacher Responsibilities:

• Planning and presenting lessons to facilitate students' understanding and application of science concepts and skills;


• Preparing and distributing learning material such as notes, assignments, and quizzes;


• Sourcing the resources and supplies needed for lessons;


• Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning;


• Grading assignments and quizzes in a timely manner;


• Invigilating quizzes and final examinations;


• Documenting and reporting on students' progress;


• Attending meetings with parents and staff;

Benefits Package:

• Paid Time Off = 7 days annually


• Offering:  Health, Dental, Vision, Short/long-term Disability, and Life


• Retirement: PERA (Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association) with 401K Option

Qualifications:

• Valid Colorado teaching license with endorsement in secondary social studies OR 36 social studies credit hours OR Passed PRAXIS social studies exam;


• Specific knowledge of subject assigned;


• Strong written and oral communication skills;


• Previous teaching experience preferred or other work with children.

Victory Preparatory Academy Middle School was named in Denver Business Journal’s Top 25 Middle Schools in The Denver Metro Area 2020, has won CDE’s ELPA Excellence Award 2018, 2017, CDE’s Colorado Centers for Excellence Awards 2018, 2017, 2016, the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Awards in 2017-2016, nominated for Colorado Succeeds Prize as one of the top five middle schools in Colorado 2017, 2016, and ranked top middle school in 2020 by Niche.

Victory Prep Academy High School has won the John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award in both 2017 and 2016, CDE’s High School Growth Award 2016, CDE’s Centers for Excellence Awards 2017-2016.

Victory Preparatory Academy is located just north of downtown Denver in Commerce City, Colorado. As a community located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain area and just a short 15-minute drive to the heart of downtown Denver, Commerce City has easy access to all the conveniences of a metropolitan city with the small-town feel.

It is the policy of Community Leadership Academy/Victory Preparatory Academy to provide equal opportunity under the law with respect to all programs, activities and employment, and to prohibit discrimination on any basis protected by law, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
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