Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Valley Preparatory School
Job Summary
Job Summary
Valley Preparatory School is looking for a full-time Middle Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 academic school year. Valley Preparatory School, located in Redlands, California, is a coeducational independent day school offering a college preparatory curriculum in grades pre-school through eight. The school environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographical, economic, social, and eithnic backgrounds.
Requirements / Qualifications
BA in Social Studies, History or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred
Requirements / Qualifications
BA in Social Studies, History or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred
Comments and Other Information
2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required
Familiarity with the California State Standards curriculum
has a deep interest and passion for teaching Social Studies
has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them
can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment
has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum
values collegiality with other teachers and administrators
has excellent communication skills with both children and adults
has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum
has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor
has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook
has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred)
Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class.
Comments and Other Information
2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required
Familiarity with the California State Standards curriculum
has a deep interest and passion for teaching Social Studies
has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them
can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment
has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum
values collegiality with other teachers and administrators
has excellent communication skills with both children and adults
has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum
has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor
has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook
has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred)
Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class.