Social Studies Teacher
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Job Overview 

Our school is looking for a full-time Social Studies Teacher to join us. You will be responsible for contributing and developing social studies course objectives. In addition, you should be able to gather learning materials and create lesson plans. You should also be able to review and discuss pupils' progress at parent-teacher meetings as well. 

As a Social Studies Teacher, you should be able to create a positive learning environment. Moreover, you should also be able to help students prepare for debates and other extracurricular activities. You should also be able to plan and accompany pupils on field trips to various sites.  

A successful candidate should have relevant experience and be up to date on current events. You should also have outstanding teaching abilities and a strong academic background. You should be extremely driven and able to provide students with a listening ear. 

If you think you can help students develop a passion for social studies, send in your application. We would be delighted to speak with you. 

Responsibilities 

• Gathering learning materials, resources and preparing lesson plans 

• Setting and achieving curriculum objectives 

• Analyzing and helping students work on their strengths and weaknesses 

• Reviewing and evaluating students’ progress  

• Attending parents-teachers meetings and discussing the student’s growth 

• Establishing a positive classroom learning environment 

• Ensuring that the students have the appropriate learning aids and textbooks 

• Organizing and accompanying students on field trips 

• Attending staff meetings and participating in various training programs 

• Helping students prepare for debates or any other extra curriculum activities 

• Maintaining an accurate record of students’ grades 

• Assigning students projects and other internal assessment activities 

• Keeping up-to-date with the current events and happenings 

Requirements 

• Master’s degree in History, Geography or a related field 

• Proven work experience as a Social Studies Teacher, Social Science Teacher, History Teacher or a similar role in a reputed educational institute 

• Update-to-date with the latest happenings and current events 

• Excellent teaching and academic skills 

• Good written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to stand for long hours 

• Highly motivated, creative, and detail-oriented individual 

• Empathic and good listener  

• Disciplined individual