Middle School HistorySocial Studies Teacher

Why St. Michaels Prep

Located in the hills of southwest Austin Texas St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co-educational Independent Catholic school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Austin Texas. The Lower School is comprised of PreK 3-4th grades the Middle School houses grades 5-8 and the Upper School contains grades 9-12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition a welcoming and diverse community excellent academic programs and a variety of extracurricular activities. Additionally we are a technology-rich school. Thus teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth in order to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff at St. Michaels Prep further serve as role models that inspire students to think critically reflect explore and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind body and spirit.

Our values: Integrity Courage & Excellence

Our mission: St. Michaels Prep cultivates a transformative Independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking collaboration communication and creativity.

Ideal Candidates

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social-emotional learning project-based learning innovative teaching strategies technology-rich and differentiated instruction. Ideal candidates thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross-curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.

Summary of Position

St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic experienced collaborative and creative Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate must work well on a team have excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community and be a motivated life-long learner. Experience with inquiry-based curricula and instruction in research and academic writing is preferred. St. Michaels Prep believes in teaching to the whole child focusing on social and emotional development alongside a childs academic progress. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident comfortable and secure in their learning environment; therefore we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction.

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of social studies classes one elective and serving as a grade-level advisor. The teacher must develop and deliver lessons showcasing enthusiasm for using technology to enrich classroom interactions and foster connections with the global community.

This is a full-time 10-month position that begins in August 2026. The employee will report to the Head of Middle School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PK-12th grade curriculum tailored to meet students diverse needs interests and abilities.
• Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels including progress reports conferences calls emails and individual meetings providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Exhibit organizational skills creativity and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend a grade-level retreat in the Fall semester and an Intersession trip in the second semester.
• Teach one elective course; designed in collaboration with the Head of Middle School.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned including supervision during lunch recess and carpool duties.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• A collaborative and curious approach to teaching and learning
• A bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• At least two years of teaching experience required
• History or Social Studies teaching experience in independent schools is preferred
• Experience as a student advisor is preferred

Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé. You will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and additional details to complete the application process. Contact Mrs. Acosta the Dean of Humanities with any questions.

St. Michaels Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race color religion sex gender national origin age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status military service application for military service or any other status protected by applicable law.