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The SEED School of Miami – History Teacher

About The SEED School of Miami:

The SEED School of Miami operates on a distinctive 24-hour program, where students live on campus from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon. This unique approach allows the school to extend beyond traditional academic hours, providing a comprehensive educational experience. Emphasizing academic rigor, character development, and a safe, supportive environment, SEED School of Miami aims to prepare students for college while instilling essential life traits such as perseverance, self-confidence, and self-discipline. The school places a strong focus on maintaining consistent relationships with role models, offering daily academic challenges and support, and providing extensive programs in athletics, visual and performing arts, and service. Additionally, the commitment to students extends beyond graduation through the College Transition & Success program, supporting SEED graduates throughout their college careers.

* More information can be found on the school’s website:

About The SEED Network:

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at

The High School History Teacher will work collaboratively with the academic team to provide rigorous, engaging history instruction to high school students. The teacher will be responsible for fostering an academically challenging yet supportive classroom environment, helping students develop historical thinking skills, and preparing them for success in college and beyond. This teacher will also be integral to the social-emotional development of students, working to build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues to support academic and personal growth.

Teaching & Instruction:

• Provide engaging history lessons in a college-prep environment.
• Foster critical thinking and historical analysis through a variety of instructional strategies.
• Integrate literacy strategies to enhance historical understanding and reading comprehension.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Use a variety of assessment tools to measure and support student learning.
• Establish and maintain a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.

Student & Family Engagement:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, and families.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Support student growth through mentorship and social-emotional development.

Collaboration & Professional Development:

• Collaborate with fellow SEED staff on curriculum planning, student support, and professional development.
• Participate in school-wide initiatives, staff meetings, and school events.
• Continuously improve instructional practices through feedback, workshops, and other professional learning opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in summer programming, including direct service to incoming and returning SEED students and curriculum development.
• Assist with general school supervision, including discipline, building safety, and adhering to the school's Model of Care.
• Contribute to the creation and upkeep of a positive school culture that promotes respect, self-discipline, compassion, responsibility, integrity, and gratitude.

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• An ability to engage and inspire high school students in learning historical concepts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• A deep belief in all students' potential for success, with a commitment to educational equity.
• Data-driven decision-making to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.

• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• An ability to engage and inspire high school students in learning historical concepts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• A deep belief in all students' potential for success, with a commitment to educational equity.
• Data-driven decision-making to inform instruction and improve student outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified as per Florida state certification requirements.
• A Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of teaching experience, preferably at the high school level.
• Proven success in motivating and educating students to high academic standards.
• Experience in teaching AP History or similar advanced coursework is a plus.
• ESOL endorsement is a plus, but not required.
• Strong understanding of adolescent development and how it relates to instructional practices.

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