Williamsburg Learning logo
Williamsburg Learning

We’re on a mission to help thousands of students, parents, and educators live meaningful lives as principled leaders.

Middle & High School Humanities, Social Studies Teacher

Location

Colorado + 1 moreAll locations: Colorado | Utah

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$50K - $59K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglishSpark

Job Description

Middle & High School Humanities, Social Studies Teacher

Williamsburg Learning

• Teach live, synchronous online classes during the school day, delivering engaging presentations that challenge students, spark curiosity, and promote deep thinking. • Lead virtual classrooms of approximately 20 to 40 students by building strong relationships, using Socratic questioning, and fostering active participation and discussion. • Teach students how to think, not what to think, by prioritizing reasoning, inquiry, and perspective-taking over rote memorization or simple content delivery. • Model effective learning habits by encouraging reflection and growth, and demonstrating curiosity, professionalism, and mastery of your subject. • Use observation and student data to adjust instruction in real time, ensuring all students are supported and appropriately challenged. • Establish clear expectations for behavior and participation and maintain active supervision of students during live classes. • Secure a substitute according to WL’s substitute policy when necessary. • Plan lessons aligned to syllabus objectives, key questions, and upcoming assignments. • Prepare instructional materials and learning activities that support course goals and provide a clear progression for students. • Ensure Canvas courses are set up accurately each semester, including assignments, pacing, and curriculum materials, and take shared responsibility for maintaining that configuration. • Contribute ideas and feedback to support ongoing improvements in curriculum and instructional resources. • Grade student work in Canvas and provide timely (within 4 days), detailed, and meaningful feedback that supports student growth and learning. • Monitor student progress, attendance, and engagement, and identify students who need additional academic or organizational support. • Provide targeted interventions, host weekly office hours, communicate proactively with students and parents, and participate in IEP and 504 meetings as needed. • Communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues across email, phone, and virtual meetings. • Respond to messages and inquiries within 1 business day and consistently follow through on commitments. • Maintain accurate records related to attendance, discipline, and student needs, and follow Williamsburg Learning policies, procedures, and expectations. • Stay current on all required trainings through SafeSchools. • Participate fully in required professional development activities, including training, coaching, observations, and regular team meetings. • Engage in ongoing reflection and growth as a mentor by seeking feedback, refining practice, and deepening understanding of Williamsburg Learning’s instructional methods. • Contribute positively to the Williamsburg Learning community by collaborating with colleagues, supporting shared goals, and modeling the organization’s core values of Culture of Belonging, Right Action, and Growth.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) with demonstrated expertise and passion for the subject area.
  • Current teaching license in the subject area.
  • Quick learner with technology and proficient in using email, managing files, and recording and reporting electronically.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, organized, flexible, and solutions-oriented.
  • Alignment with Williamsburg Learning’s educational philosophy and mission.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Prior history of working with middle- and high school-aged students (preferred).
  • Experience teaching in your subject area (preferred).
  • High level of comfort with technology, including AI, video conferencing, and presentation tools (preferred).
  • Prior use of Canvas or other Learning Management Systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Zoom and Google Workspace (preferred).

Benefits

  • 100% paid health premiums for full-time employees (75% for families)
  • 100% 401(k) match up to 4%
  • PTO
  • many more perks

Related Categories

Related Job Pages

More General Jobs

StFX Art Gallery logo

Part-time Instructor – EDUC 434 – Contemporary Issues in Public Education

StFX Art Gallery

The StFX Art Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local artists and organizations from Atlantic Canada. Free to all.

General1 day ago
Part TimeRemoteTeam 2-10Since 1976

• The Department of Teacher Education and StFX Online Learning & Professional Studies invites applications for a Part-time Academic Instructor for the following course: Course Number and Title: EDUC 434 - Contemporary Issues in Public Education • This course examines the historical, legal, and philosophical underpinnings of contemporary issues facing public schooling. • Goals, purposes, and dilemmas that have affected such facets of education as the structure of Canadian schooling, political and policy making processes, educational law, the work of teachers’ organizations, and educational standards are explored

Canada
StFX Art Gallery logo

Part-time Instructor – EDUC 436 – Inclusive Practices II

StFX Art Gallery

The StFX Art Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local artists and organizations from Atlantic Canada. Free to all.

General1 day ago
Part TimeRemoteTeam 2-10Since 1976

• This course provides preservice teachers with an understanding of the learning strengths and challenges of students with exceptionalities. • Emphasis will be placed on collaborative team planning, professional supports provided for students with diverse learning needs, the assessment and education referral process, and the development of individualized educational plans.

Canada
StFX Art Gallery logo

Part-time Instructor – Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Social Studies

StFX Art Gallery

The StFX Art Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local artists and organizations from Atlantic Canada. Free to all.

General1 day ago
Part TimeRemoteTeam 2-10Since 1976

• Review of the social studies programs used in elementary school, • Emphasis on the development of skills, methods and approaches involved in teaching these programs

Canada
StFX Art Gallery logo

Part-time Instructor – Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary English

StFX Art Gallery

The StFX Art Gallery hosts exhibitions featuring local artists and organizations from Atlantic Canada. Free to all.

General1 day ago
Part TimeRemoteTeam 2-10Since 1976

• Provide curricular and instructional concepts described, demonstrated, evaluated, and applied in relation to the school curriculum in English.

Canada