A History or Social Studies Teacher teaches in the social studies fields for elementary to secondary school students. Elementary school teaching focuses on general social studies, with history overview courses starting in middle school. High school focuses on specific courses of study, such as Modern US History. Fields include history, geography, government, and current events.
Manara Academy is a public charter school dedicated to nurturing academic excellence and celebrating cultural diversity. We pride ourselves on a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values community, diversity, and multilingual skills.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate 4th/5th Grade Science/Social Studies Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate must be certified in the subject they are applying for and demonstrates strong content knowledge, is able to use data to drive instruction, possess classroom management skills, ability to create TEKS aligned effective lesson planning, and a sincere passion for working with children. Patience, empathy, and a willingness to support the whole child are essential to success in this role. Collaboration and adaptability in a diverse school environment are also highly valued.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (required) Current Texas teaching certification in content area (required) Must be certified in the subject matter for which you are applying. At least 3 years of teaching experience if the subject area is in a STAAR tested subject (Grades 3-HS) lesser years of experience will be considered for lower elementary grades (PreK-2) or electives Strong classroom management and communication skills
Multilingual Preferred:
fluent in English and other languages such as Arabic, Urdu, French, Bangla, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi (Not Mandatory)
Additional Requirements Upon Hire:
Service records documenting previous teaching experience Official transcripts (must be sent directly from your college or university) Explanation of any gaps in employment
Former Employer References Please Note:
All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check Candidates are responsible for the cost of fingerprinting if fingerprints are not on file ( approximately $50 ) Employment eligibility will be verified as part of the hiring process
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working in a public charter school or Independent School District (ISD), as supported by a service record (NOT including substitute teaching work) Please specify the number of years. Please provide three professional references. At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor. Please include the following information for each reference: Full Name Email Address Phone Number Your professional relationship to the reference Are you bilingual and speak any of the following languages fluently: Arabic, Urdu, French, Bangla, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi? Please specify which languages you speak and if it is fluent. What are your salary expectations for this position?
