Job Description

Position:

Secondary School Social Studies Teacher 2025-2026 School Year

Lake Mary Preparatory School is part of International Schools Partnership (ISP). We are ranked as the #1 Best Private High School in Seminole County. Serving students in grades PreK-4 through 12, our mission is to ignite the full academic potential of each student through engaging instruction, meaningful feedback, and authentic assessment in a supportive, student-centered environment. Lake Mary Preparatory School is redefining education by prioritizing true understanding, student empowerment, and real-world application. We seek educators who inspire curiosity, encourage deep thinking, and equip students with the skills to analyze evidence, engage thoughtfully with history and society, and participate meaningfully in civic life.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students.

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Well-being and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect.

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences, and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Design:

Develop unit plans and lessons using an inquiry-based approach aligned to the C3 Framework, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and deeper civic understanding in students.

Authentic Assessments:

Create assessments that emphasize higher-order thinking skills and real-world applications of social studies concepts with a focus on evidence-based writing, reasoning, and civic literacy.

Feedback and Communication:

Provide meaningful feedback on student progress and maintain consistent communication with administration, colleagues, and parents.

Classroom Environment:

Cultivate a safe, inclusive, and inquisitive classroom environment with clear learning objectives and high expectations.

Student-Centered Learning:

Encourage and empower students to take ownership of their learning through collaborative, student-led activities that emphasize meaningful, real-life application.

Differentiation:

Adapt instruction and assessments to meet the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring every student has opportunities for success.

Collaboration:

Work with colleagues within the department to ensure vertical alignment and consistency in teaching practices and collaborate across disciplines to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities.

Professionalism:

Model professionalism and lifelong learning, contributing to the school's culture of excellence.

Leadership in Strategic Innovation:

Demonstrate a strong commitment to embracing and contributing to strategic initiatives that drive the school toward greater innovation, ensuring students are equipped to thrive in an evolving world. This includes collaborating with members of the leadership team to implement forward-thinking strategies and working alongside colleagues to help guide and support them in adopting new, impactful initiatives.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL):

Integrate social-emotional learning opportunities organically into classroom activities, such as fostering resilience during challenging units or promoting collaboration during group work. Partner with the secondary school counselor to develop and implement strategies that support the growth of the whole child, helping students build essential skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

Bachelor's Degree in History, Social Studies-related discipline, or Education required Valid Teaching Certification is strongly preferred Demonstrated knowledge of Social Studies content and instructional best practices Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to effectively monitor, positively influence, and coach students
Interested candidates are asked to provide the following:

? Cover Letter

? Resume

? Sample of UbD planning or similar planning template

? Recent example of a formative assessment you have developed

? Performance task or summative assessment you have developed

? Professional references

E-Verify Participation:

Lake Mary Preparatory School (LMP) and ISP U.S. participate in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

LMP and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

LMP and ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background, or other demographic characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person