Broadfield Social Studies Teacher

Yellowstone Academy
Billings Montana
Full-Time 910 Month Contract
Start Date: June 22 2026 (for summer employment option) or August 24 2026

ABOUT YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY

Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive structured and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth career readiness and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts.

We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school career and life. Our team emphasizes consistency structure emotional support and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Yellowstone Academy is seeking a qualified Broadfield Social Studies Teacherdedicated to working with a diverse student population in need of consistency structure and emotional support.

The Social Studies Teacher will deliver engaging standards-aligned instruction aligned with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) Social Studies standards. This position supports students in developing critical thinking civic understanding historical perspective and real-world awareness.

Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students) allowing for individualized instruction and strong relationship-building. Yellowstone Academy utilizes a relationship-based approach supported by collaboration among academic residential clinical and support staff.

The ideal candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop lesson plans implement curriculum and monitor student progress. We are looking for an educator who is passionate about student growth and committed to creating a structured engaging classroom environment.

Because Yellowstone Academy operates year-round summer employment opportunities and additional instructional opportunities for extra compensation are available.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Social Studies courses such as:

• U.S. History
• World History
• Government / Civics
• Geography
• Contemporary Issues / Current Events

Align curriculum with Montana OPI Social Studies standards
Incorporate project-based learning and real-world connections
Promote critical thinking civic engagement and historical analysis
Support literacy skills within social studies instruction
Support and monitor students using online learning platforms for credit recovery and elective coursework
Provide academic support and progress monitoring
Maintain accurate student records and meet state requirements
Collaborate with academic residential clinical and support staff to support individualized student plans

KEY COMPETENCIES

Student-centered instructional approach
Ability to provide consistency structure and emotional support
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to make social studies relevant and engaging
Adaptability and collaborative mindset
Commitment to preparing students for informed citizenship and lifelong learning

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $41890 $83332 (DOE)
Participation in the Montana Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Health and benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Additional paid opportunities for year-round instruction including summer school enrichment programming and credit recovery

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
Valid Montana teaching license with Broadfield Social Studies endorsement (or ability to obtain)
Strong content knowledge in history government geography and civics
Ability to engage and support diverse learners
Strong classroom management and organizational skills

Preferred:
Experience working in alternative residential or specialized educational settings
Experience with online learning platforms and credit recovery systems
Experience working with students needing behavioral or emotional support

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit:

Cover letter
Resume
Montana teaching license (or proof of eligibility)
Three professional references

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For questions about this position please contact:

Keith Tresch
Email:
Phone:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please visit the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch website to learn more about our facility:
Academy offers regular education special education vocational education Title programs and 504 services. YA operates year-round with a traditional school year and a summer school program (additional pay available). Students who complete high school graduation requirements may graduate at the completion of a semester.