Social Studies Teacher

Social Studies Teacher Middle School JobID: 5146 Position Type: Middle School Teaching Date Posted: 6/10/2026 Location: Middle School Closing Date: 06/30/2026 SCHOOL: Middle School Responsibilities will include: Teach middle school social studies courses in alignment with district curriculum and Connecticut standards Develop and deliver engaging lessons that promote historical thinking, civic engagement, inquiry, analysis, and effective communication skills Utilize primary and secondary sources, discussion, writing, and project-based learning to deepen student understanding of historical and contemporary issues Differentiate instruction to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners Assess student learning and provide timely, meaningful feedback to students and families Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom culture that values diverse perspectives and civil discourse Qualifications Valid Connecticut Certification: 026 History and Social Studies (Grades 7–12) required or NY equivalent to work toward certification reciprocity. Strong knowledge of secondary social studies curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment practices Knowledge of civics, history, geography, economics, and inquiry-based instructional practices Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills The New Fairfield Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer and is committed the recruitment, appointment, training, evaluation, and promotion of personnel on the basis of merit and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal or Connecticut law, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. The District complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and applicable Connecticut General Statutes. #J-18808-Ljbffr