Middle School History​/Social Studies Teacher

Why St. Michael’s Prep?

Located in the hills of southwest Austin, Texas, St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an outstanding co‑educational independent Catholic school serving students from Pre‑Kindergarten through 12th grade. The Lower School comprises PreK‑3/4 grades, the Middle School houses grades 5‑8, and the Upper School contains grades 9‑12. We are distinguished by our Catholic tradition, a welcoming and diverse community, excellent academic programs, and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Additionally, we are a technology‑rich school, so teachers and staff are expected to demonstrate meaningful skill with technology and an enthusiasm for technological growth to create authentic learning experiences for their students. Teachers and staff serve as role models that inspire students to think critically, reflect, explore, and apply their faith concretely to their lives. We are one community with three divisions, united in our commitment to put students first as we educate them in mind, body, and spirit.

Integrity, Courage & Excellence

Our mission:
St. Michael’s Prep cultivates a transformative, independent school experience rooted in Catholic spirituality where we seek excellence in every pursuit and form virtuous leaders who positively impact the world.

We are anchored by the Catholic Social Teachings (CST) and promote inclusion by advocating for a society based on love and justice, where all people have inherent dignity. We are passionate about cultivating a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment, celebrating and supporting differences.

We employ and optimize practices that promote growth of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.

Ideal candidates for positions at our school are experienced in and continue to develop expertise in social‑emotional learning, project‑based learning, innovative teaching strategies, technology‑rich and differentiated instruction. They thrive in a collaborative environment designing and delivering innovative and creative cross‑curricular instructional units to students with diverse learning styles and needs.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, collaborative, and creative Middle School Social Studies Teacher for the 2026‑2027 school year. The teacher must work well on a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community, and be a motivated, lifelong learner. Experience with inquiry‑based curricula and instruction in research and academic writing is preferred.

St. Michael’s Prep believes in teaching to the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside a child’s academic progress. We seek educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction.

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of social studies classes, one elective, and serving as a grade‑level advisor. The teacher must develop and deliver lessons showcasing enthusiasm for using technology to enrich classroom interactions and foster connections with the global community.

This is a full‑time, 10‑month position that begins in August 2026. The employee will report to the Head of Middle School.

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PK‑12 curriculum, tailored to meet students’ diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
• Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels, including progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings, providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences, adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Exhibit organizational skills, creativity, and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend a grade‑level retreat in the Fall semester and an intersession…