Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

The Lexington School seeks a teaching professional with experience inspiring and engaging young minds for the 2026-2027 school year. Excellent teamwork skills and a bachelors degree in Education or a related field are required. Competitive salary. Please direct your resume and cover letter to ...

Teachers at The Lexington School maintains a learning environment that supports the schools mission, working to help instill integrity, a joyful pursuit of learning, and a strong work ethic in students. Qualified candidates will also model the TLS Mission Skills, and strive to exemplify each of the faculty-created indicators of teaching excellence, which are:

• Teamwork and Collegiality
• Creativity and Engagement
• Ethics and Nurturing School Culture
• Resilience and Growth Mindset
• Curiosity and Professional Improvement
• Time Management and Classroom Culture
• Best Practice Instruction and Assessment

Additionally, teachers in The Learning Center at The Lexington School support dyslexic learners through evidence-based instructional practices in specialized classes.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in education or pertinent subject area from an accredited university required; masters or other advanced degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in an elementary or middle school or work with elementary-aged children preferred.
• Experience with Multi-Sensory Language Instruction or Reading Intervention programs preferred.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials to provide individualized and small-group instruction and adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Maintain lesson plans and pacing schedules as part of curriculum mapping.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc. to facilitate higher-level thinking development.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional and positive learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluate students academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, and prepare progress reports and report cards.
• Communicate with parents through conferences, phone calls, and e-mail to discuss students progress and interpret the school program.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, behavioral, and learning challenges.
• Maintain professional competence through professional growth activities.
• Supervise students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day, such as recess, lunch, and breaks.
• Participate in grade level, division, and full faculty meetings, and serve on school committees as required.
• Attend divisional and school-wide required events (e.g. prep-planning, Open Houses, conferences, etc.)
• Present a positive image of The Lexington School to the outside community, including social networking sites.
• Supervise students during field trips, dances, and other events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of The Learning Center or Head of School.

SUPERVISION

Directly reports to the Head of The Learning Center.
This is a full-time, 10-month teaching position, effective July 1, 2026.