MS Social Studies Teacher
Job Type
Full-time
Description

The mission of Hyde Park Schools is to provide a Christ-centered foundation of Biblical truth integrated in strong college-preparatory academics and well-rounded extracurricular programs.


A Teacher on Team Hyde Park…

  • Accepts and agrees to the “Team Hyde Park” document 
  • Lives a life of biblical integrity on and off campus 
  • Facilitates a positive learning environment that welcomes all students 
  • Aligns classroom environment and instruction with school core values 
  • Is dedicated, committed, flexible, and communicates effectively
  • Sets healthy boundaries to care for themselves and others 
  • Builds trust and rapport with students, parents, and faculty
  • Desires to grow personally, spiritually, and professionally

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time Social Studies Teacher for our 7th grade Texas History courses beginning during the 2026-27 school year. Hyde Park Schools looks for educators who are passionate about uniquely engaging students, who connect strongly with them and their families, and who want to be part of a team that is continually seeking to strengthen and encourage each other. Our teachers demonstrate a strong faith and to use their professional skills as educators to incorporate a biblical worldview through their classroom instruction in order to encourage students to reach their God-given potential. Highly qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in education. A Texas state issued teacher certification and prior teaching experience is strongly preferred. Salary is based on a scale and is commensurate with your experience. 

Requirements
  • Prepare spiritually and be in prayer for your students, colleagues, and our community
  • Commitment to a growing and active personal faith in Jesus Christ
  • Incorporation of Biblical worldview and core values into the daily life of their classroom
  • In-depth knowledge of social studies content skills, including Texas History, and the ability to connect this learning with students daily lives
  • Enabling and nurturing students to grow in their relationship with Christ
  • Meeting students where they are in their spiritual journey and appreciating that students come to us with a wide range of religious education and practices
  • Communicate often and positively with families in order to build strong relationships
  • Work in partnership with your colleagues, our families, and others in your profession
  • Collaborate on horizontal and vertical curriculum planning and cross-curricular learning opportunities
  • Develop lessons that employ higher-order thinking skills in an effort to develop our students’ ability to think critically
  • Provide timely and effective feedback
  • Maintain a physical classroom environment which is visually engaging, well-organized, encourages learning, and is free from distractions
  • Guide students in their social-emotional development with a focus on growing in self-management, learning ownership, and upholding their role in a community
  • Be an active member of the Hyde Park Panther community by regularly seeking out opportunities to participate in, support, and attend community-building events including participating in and speaking at chapels. .