7th Grade History Teacher (Co-Teaching in ELA)

7th Grade History Teacher (Co-Teaching in ELA)

Staffing Boutique is partnering with a mission-driven middle school to hire a dedicated 7th Grade History Teacher for an immediate opening. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who is passionate about helping students develop critical thinking, literacy, and historical analysis skills while fostering an engaging and supportive classroom environment.

Position Details

• Position: 7th Grade History Teacher (Co-Teaching in ELA)
• Start Date: ASAP (Preferred start date: November 16)
• Schedule:
  • Monday-Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Fridays: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Employment Type: Full-Time, School-Based

About the Role

The selected candidate will serve as the primary instructor for:

• 7th Grade History/Social Studies

In addition to teaching History, the educator will collaborate closely with the ELA team through a co-teaching model to support literacy development across content areas. The ideal candidate will be skilled at integrating reading, writing, discussion, and critical analysis into history instruction while helping students make meaningful connections between historical content and literacy skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned 7th Grade History instruction.
• Co-teach and collaborate with ELA teachers to support student literacy growth.
• Integrate historical reading, writing, research, and analysis skills into daily lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Utilize assessment data to inform instruction and monitor student progress.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes student engagement, accountability, and academic growth.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders, special education staff, and colleagues to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records of grades, attendance, and student performance.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding academic progress and student needs.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New York State teaching certification preferred.
• Experience teaching middle school History/Social Studies strongly preferred.
• Experience co-teaching or collaborating with ELA teams preferred.
• Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to support reading comprehension, analytical writing, and discussion-based learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and school staff.
• Commitment to educational equity and student achievement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in urban school settings.
• Familiarity with literacy-focused instructional practices.
• Experience integrating reading and writing strategies into content-area instruction.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

School Calendar Highlights

Days Off

• November 11
• November 25-27
• December 21 - January 1

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience.

About Staffing Boutique

Staffing Boutique specializes in connecting exceptional educators with outstanding schools and educational organizations. We are committed to helping schools find talented professionals who make a lasting impact on students.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume for immediate consideration.