Social Studies Teacher

Acceleration Academies

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Las Vegas, Nevada

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Deliver competency-based Social Studies instruction and personalized learning plans to help students achieve graduation. Provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support while monitoring student progress through data-driven assessments.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree and the required Nevada 7-12 secondary certification in Social Studies, with a genuine desire to work with at-risk youth. You are adept at instructional planning, academic data analysis, and possess strong communication and collaboration skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Nevada 7-12 secondary certification in Social Studies

instructional planning

academic data analysis

competency-based learning

instructional coaching

project-based education

educational technology

Job Description

The Role
As a Social Studies Content Coach, you will serve as the primary instructional resource for our Graduation Candidates (GCs), delivering competency-based content, supporting personalized learning, and guiding students toward graduation and post-secondary success. You’ll work with a collaborative team to provide academic, social-emotional, and career-oriented support that empowers each learner’s journey. 

Key Responsibilities

Enrollment

  • Support new GC enrollment through recruitment and engagement efforts
  • Assist with the development of Personalized Learning Plans for GCs

Retention

  • Serve as an advisor for assigned GCs by maintaining communication with learners and their support team
  • Monitor attendance, academic progress, and overall wellness to ensure consistent engagement and achievement

Academics

  • Plan and deliver content-area instruction in both individual and small group settings
  • Monitor GC academic progress toward course completion and mastery using formative and summative assessments
  • Analyze and use academic data to inform instruction and improve outcomes
  • Provide remediation and enrichment opportunities to address learning gaps and accelerate success
  • Participate in professional development, data meetings, and school/community events

Advocacy

  • Collaborate with the GC support team to develop personalized learning pathways, transition strategies, and incentive plans
  • Represent the academy in community events and contribute to academy-wide initiatives
  • Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the academy’s mission

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

Licensure: Nevada 7–12 secondary certification in Social Studies (REQUIRED)

Experience: No minimum experience required — new and early-career educators encouraged to apply; high school or alternative education experience a plus

Skills: Strong communication, time management, instructional planning, and collaboration skills

Passion: A genuine desire to work with at-promise youth — candidates who are drawn to this population and understand the mission will thrive here

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in non-traditional or at-risk youth settings
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
  • Familiarity with behavior intervention strategies and alternative education models
  • Experience with competency-based learning, instructional coaching, or project-based education
  • Strong comfort with educational technology tools and platforms

Why Join Us?

Being part of Acceleration Academies means joining a team dedicated to transforming student outcomes. Here, you’ll directly impact students’ lives, championing their growth, resilience, and path to graduation.

We Value Our Team’s Well-Being

Competitive Compensation: $65,000–$77,000

Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match to help secure your future

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Company Paid Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance options

Flexible Time Off: Encouraging a healthy work-life balance through adaptable FTO

Wellness Support: Employer-paid financial wellness programs and access to mental health resources

Employee Referral Incentives: Rewarding you for helping us build a talented team

Professional Development: Certification reimbursement programs to invest in your growth

Bonus Opportunities: Celebrating milestones and achievements with performance-based bonuses

Physical & Work Environment

  • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands
  • Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
  • Work in a collaborative classroom or office setting; may involve exposure to outdoor weather during events
  • Occasional travel between nearby academy sites may be required to support student needs or operational coverage

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and shaping the future of education, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in redefining what’s possible for students everywhere.

Third-Party Agency & Recruiter Notice

Agencies presenting candidates must have an active, nonexpired Master Services Agreement and be formally engaged by an Acceleration Academies Recruiter. Resumes submitted outside these terms will be considered the property of Acceleration Academies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Acceleration Academies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Essential Job Functions

All roles at Acceleration Academies include core responsibilities that are fundamental to student success and overall academy operations. Applicants should carefully review the job description to ensure they can meet these requirements. Essential duties typically include:

  • Consistent, reliable attendance during scheduled work hours
  • On-site presence (for roles designated as in-person/onsite)
  • Management of assigned workload and productivity expectations
  • Ability to perform job functions in an open, student-centered workspace

If you believe you may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role, Acceleration Academies will engage in an interactive process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please note that accommodations cannot remove essential job functions or fundamentally alter the nature of the role.

Acceleration Academies

At Acceleration Academies, we believe education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every high school student deserves an experience that meets them where they are on their journey to a diploma. We partner with school districts nationwide to expand graduation pathways for student success. A trusted partner in education since 2014, our research-backed model provides learners a globally-recognized online curriculum, flexible scheduling, personalized learning plans, modern co-working spaces, and wraparound support from caring adults who engage, coach, and build confidence. Together, we can change what’s possible for students who’ve been left behind.
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