Opportunity Education ยท 20 hours ago
Founding High School History Teacher | Cedar Rapids Prep
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCedar Rapids Prep is a tuition-free, college-preparatory school that emphasizes academic excellence and leadership. The Founding High School History Teacher will develop and deliver engaging instruction in social studies, foster student engagement, and collaborate with colleagues to create a rigorous learning environment.
Education
Responsibilities
Deliver engaging and rigorous instruction in alignment with state standards, college readiness assessments, and school priorities
Develop and implement student-centered lesson plans that promote historical inquiry, critical thinking, and real-world connections
Design and facilitate engaging discussions, simulations, and project-based learning experiences that help students analyze and apply historical and social concepts
Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners, including primary source analysis, debates, case studies, and digital resources
Regularly assess student progress using a combination of formative and summative assessments to guide instruction
Provide students with clear, actionable feedback that supports growth and mastery
Build strong relationships with students, fostering a culture of high expectations, accountability, and support
Serve as an Advisory teacher, mentoring a small group of students in academic and personal growth throughout their four-year experience at Cedar Rapids Prep
Differentiate instruction and provide targeted interventions to ensure all students succeed, including students reading below grade level
Collaborate with Special Education staff and other support personnel to meet the needs of all learners, including those with IEPs or 504 plans
Contribute to the development of a strong civic-minded school culture through tutoring, clubs, or extracurricular opportunities such as Model UN, debate team, student government, or history club
Work closely with fellow teachers and school leadership to align curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies
Participate in school-wide professional development to continuously refine instructional practice, including regular data and assessment reflection cycles
Engage in feedback cycles with the Dean of Academics and Principal to improve teaching effectiveness
Communicate regularly with families about student progress, celebrating successes and addressing challenges proactively
Participate in school events, family conferences, and outreach efforts to build strong relationships with families and the community
Help students and families see the relevance of history and social studies in their everyday lives, civic responsibilities, and future aspirations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of teaching experience, preferably in high school social studies or related fields
Strong track record of student achievement in historical inquiry, civics, and critical thinking
Experience designing and implementing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students at varying levels of historical understanding and writing proficiency
Proven success in facilitating student discourse and inquiry-driven learning, including the analysis of primary and secondary sources
Experience integrating technology, media literacy, and contemporary issues into social studies instruction
Deep belief in all students' potential and a commitment to holding high academic and behavioral expectations
A growth mindset, constantly seeking to refine and improve instructional practice
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues
Adaptability and excitement about being part of a founding team at a new school
Readiness to go above and beyond, including putting in extra time in and outside of your role, to build Cedar Rapid's premier college prep school
Company
Opportunity Education
Opportunity Education is a non-profit foundation that empowers students worldwide with growth-oriented learning programs.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joe Ricketts
Founder
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