Humanities Teacher

Job Title: NMAMA Middle and High School Humanities Teacher
Reports To: Executive Director/Principal or Humanities Department Chair
Position Type: Full-Time / Certified Teaching Position
Job Summary:
The Middle and High School Humanities Teacher is responsible for teaching integrated courses
in English Language Arts and Social Studies to middle and/or high school students. The role
emphasizes critical thinking reading writing research and analysis through the exploration of
literature history culture and current events. The teacher fosters interdisciplinary connections
and encourages thoughtful dialogue empathy and civic responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons in literature writing history and/or social sciences
Integrate humanities content to create interdisciplinary units and thematic learning
experiences
Foster discussion debate and inquiry around historical and literary texts and
contemporary issues
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
Use formative and summative assessments to monitor and support student progress
Promote student writing across genres (analytical narrative argumentative etc.)
Encourage students to think critically about texts perspectives and world events
Incorporate technology primary sources and multimedia into lessons
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and school initiatives
Maintain regular communication with students and families
Attend a minimum of 3 out of school functions one of which must be graduation
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director/Principal

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in English History Education or related field (Masters preferred)
Valid teaching certification in English Social Studies or a related subject area
Experience teaching middle and/or high school students
Strong instructional classroom management and communication skills
Passion for the humanities and student-centered learning
Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching and interdisciplinary practices

Required Experience:

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