High School Social Studies Teacher

Summary Description

Nardin Academy is an Independent Catholic School located in Buffalo, New York. Nardin asks all in our community to “Inspire hearts and minds to do amazing things for the world through faith, character, academic excellence, and service.” Nardin’s values include Embracing All, Nurturing Talent, Fostering Connection, Living and Serving through Faith, and Igniting Possibilities. Nardin is a diverse and welcoming community that fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates the background and experiences of all.

Nardin Academy is seeking a High School Social Studies (Modern World History, American Government & Economics) Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. A Nardin Academy teacher is dedicated to the mission of the Academy, committed to the study of pedagogy, motivated to work collaboratively, and committed to self-reflective practice and professional development.

An Academy Teacher’s job is to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This teacher is self-motivated, self-directed, and able to manage time effectively while fulfilling curricular expectations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Able to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Demonstrates strong content knowledge as well as the ability to employ various instructional practices
Meets professional teacher education requirements of the Academy and NY state
Plans for the developmental needs of the children on an individual and group level in the areas of academic, emotional, social and psychomotor growth
Executes curriculum in an appropriate manner
Supports the mission and goals of Nardin Academy
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Google Suite/Google Classroom, Learning Management System (LMS), Blackbaud
Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program

Duties & Responsibilities

Overtly supports and acts in accordance with the Academy’s mission
Designs curriculum areas and arranges furniture for optimum use of space
Prepares an environment to facilitate the learning needs of all children
Demonstrates planning and preparation for instruction
Upholds professional standards of personal presentation, punctuality, professional courtesy, and discretion
Appropriately carries out specific assignments, including but not limited to, service learning, advisory programs, assigned supervision, and other areas as determined by their supervisor
Maintains professional credentials as appropriate
Honors the confidentiality of school and student information
Complies with the policies and procedures as articulated by the school’s Faculty Handbook
Engages in self-reflection and annual development of a growth and renewal plan based on the Characteristics of Professional Excellence
Develops and implements individual and group lessons.
Establishes a professional relationship with parents.
Maintains inventory of classroom materials and furnishings
Monitors student progress
Maintains and updates academic records
Develops and implements weekly, monthly, and annual curricular goals
Establishes professional relationships with staff, working cooperatively to meet the needs of the children at all times include before and after school programs

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education or related field from an accredited institution
NY State or comparable certification in teaching in appropriate subject area
Previous teaching experience in a professional setting is preferred

Working Conditions

The work environment is a standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and/or outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Wage

$ 38,000 to $ 45,000 annually

To apply, please submit the following materials as a .pdf or .docx to Human Resources at hr@nardin.org. Please include:

Cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications
Current resume
Minimum of 3 references with names, telephone numbers and email addresses

EEO

Nardin Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nardin Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, recall, compensation, training, and position transfer.

A private, independent, Catholic school in Buffalo, NY, with coed Montessori, Lower and Middle Schools and a college preparatory High School for young women.