Teacher of Social Studies & Economics – Secondary

About the role

The school seeks a dynamic secondary teacher to deliver Social Studies and Economics curricula to students from Grade 8 through Grade 12. The role includes teaching the Colombian Constitution, citizenship, history, economy, social issues, AP Macroeconomics and the Middle Ages, while also acting as the Grade 10 Family Coordinator to support students’ academic and personal growth.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inquiry‑based lessons aligned with national standards for Grades 8‑12, covering subjects such as Colombian history, economics, citizenship and AP Macroeconomics.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and collaborative classroom environment in line with the Choice Theory School framework.
• Foster high‑level student engagement, critical thinking and civic responsibility through purposeful, useful learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the Level Director, Family Coordinators and fellow teachers to ensure consistent implementation of school policies and to keep student information systems up‑to‑date.
• Participate in interdisciplinary projects, including the Virtues Development course and mini‑projects that integrate multiple subjects.

Required profile

• Strong academic background in both Economics and Social Studies.
• Experience teaching AP Macroeconomics or other advanced economics courses is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of the Colombian Constitution and its role in citizenship education.
• Ability to create rigorous, inquiry‑based learning environments that promote critical thinking and global awareness.

Required skills