8th Grade Social Studies

Wake Forest, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The 8th grade Social Studies teacher in collaboration with the grade level team and the English Language Arts & Social Studies Instructional Coach will create a challenging literacyrich instructional environment. Endeavors candidate will provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities that foster critical thinking literacy skills and life-long Planning and Implementation: Follow the NC Standard Course of Study for North Carolina and United States History and theCollege Boards Historical Thinking Skills Teach four 65 minute blocks of 8th grade social studies utilizing differentiated hands-onactivities and simulations Create a literacy-rich environment through the use of primary and secondary sourcescharts and graphs art and political cartoons to promote critical thinking and analyticalskills Provide students with historical knowledge that encompasses a wealth of perspectives Establish a safe classroom that promotes civic engagement and discourse Facilitate inquiry based lessons following the Inquiry Design Model Develop effective lesson plans and instructional materials Lead morning office hoursClassroom Management: Establish classroom processes and procedures which teach independence responsibilityand respect and maintain a classroom environment which promotes these traits on a dailybasis Foster an environment for all students to communicate and collaborate with one another Nurture a familial environment which aligns with Endeavors mission and valuesStudent Assessment: Use both formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate students academicgrowth including North Carolinas EOGs Student assessments should include the use of primary and secondary sources formalwriting analysis of charts graphs and political cartoons and historical thinking skillsDifferentiated Instruction: Utilize data driven instruction to differentiate learning for all learners Create lesson plans and materials Embed a wealth of resources to make learning relevant and meaningfulParent and Community Engagement: Plan the annual overnight trip to Washington D.C. for the grade level Communicate frequently and effectively with parents Guide weekly morning meeting group focused on character and citizenshipProfessional Development and Collaboration: Collaborate with the Instructional Coach and Middle School Director Collaborate with Exceptional Childrens Case Manager and Interventionists as needed toadapt instruction and meet student needs Collaborate with the grade level and subject area teams to vertically align instruction andskills Stay abreast of new trends and strategies emerging in the field