Girls Global Academy
2025-2026 High School History Teacher
Girls Global Academy, Olympia, Washington, United States
History/ Social Studies Teacher
Position Summary GGA is an all-girls public charter school committed to empowering young women through rigorous academics, strong character development, and leadership opportunities. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History teacher to inspire a love of learning, critical thinking, and civic engagement in our students.
Key Expectations
Submit weekly lesson plans reviewed by the Academic Program Coordinator.
Lead advisory classes focused on college and career readiness, social and emotional learning, and academics; facilitate sessions, grade assignments, and maintain communication with advisees’ caregivers.
Support school culture in hallways and lunch by handling arrival and dismissal duty and supporting hallways for one period each day.
Communicate with caregivers by reaching out weekly on Wednesday and maintaining ongoing grading, calling, emailing, and facilitating twice‑annual Student‑Led Conferences.
Provide at least two grades each week, two summatives per quarter, and end‑of‑quarter comments.
Instruction & Student Support
Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑based lessons in U.S. History, World History, and related content.
Develop unit and lesson plans aligned with GGA’s curriculum framework, emphasizing inquiry, evidence‑based reasoning, and diverse perspectives.
Use student data and formative feedback to guide instructional decisions, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
Design formative and summative assessments measuring content mastery, historical reasoning, and civic awareness.
Integrate interdisciplinary connections between history, literature, art, science, and global issues.
Encourage student‑led discussions, debates, and research projects highlighting women and underrepresented groups.
Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy affirming diverse experiences and fostering empathy and civic engagement.
Learning and Development
Employ inquiry‑based teaching approaches.
Use a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest.
Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development.
Maintain positive relationships with students and foster regular communication protocols with parents.
Deliver thoughtful guidance and support within advisory groups.
Engage professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives.
Keep up‑to‑date records of attendance, curriculum, and assessment.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in ongoing professional growth.
School Community Engagement
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader community.
Deliver thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups.
Engage professionally with new school initiatives.
Lead extracurricular activities during or after school.
Participate in weekly and monthly professional development programs.
Create classroom experiences that reflect our pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and safety.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area.
Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred).
Demonstrable teaching experience with students across a range of academic levels.
Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.
Ability to write cohesive lesson plans.
Collaborative ability to work across disciplines with a diverse instructional team.
Experience working with parents and community.
Excellent interpersonal communication, classroom management, and adaptive teaching skills.
Lead extracurricular activities during or after school.
Growth‑mindset, actively incorporating feedback from team leaders and executives.
How to Apply Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. All applicants must pass a background check. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Position Summary GGA is an all-girls public charter school committed to empowering young women through rigorous academics, strong character development, and leadership opportunities. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated History teacher to inspire a love of learning, critical thinking, and civic engagement in our students.
Key Expectations
Submit weekly lesson plans reviewed by the Academic Program Coordinator.
Lead advisory classes focused on college and career readiness, social and emotional learning, and academics; facilitate sessions, grade assignments, and maintain communication with advisees’ caregivers.
Support school culture in hallways and lunch by handling arrival and dismissal duty and supporting hallways for one period each day.
Communicate with caregivers by reaching out weekly on Wednesday and maintaining ongoing grading, calling, emailing, and facilitating twice‑annual Student‑Led Conferences.
Provide at least two grades each week, two summatives per quarter, and end‑of‑quarter comments.
Instruction & Student Support
Plan and deliver engaging, standards‑based lessons in U.S. History, World History, and related content.
Develop unit and lesson plans aligned with GGA’s curriculum framework, emphasizing inquiry, evidence‑based reasoning, and diverse perspectives.
Use student data and formative feedback to guide instructional decisions, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
Design formative and summative assessments measuring content mastery, historical reasoning, and civic awareness.
Integrate interdisciplinary connections between history, literature, art, science, and global issues.
Encourage student‑led discussions, debates, and research projects highlighting women and underrepresented groups.
Incorporate culturally responsive pedagogy affirming diverse experiences and fostering empathy and civic engagement.
Learning and Development
Employ inquiry‑based teaching approaches.
Use a wide range of technologies and strategies to differentiate instruction based on readiness, learning difference, and interest.
Contribute to interdisciplinary curriculum planning and development.
Maintain positive relationships with students and foster regular communication protocols with parents.
Deliver thoughtful guidance and support within advisory groups.
Engage professionally and enthusiastically with new school initiatives.
Keep up‑to‑date records of attendance, curriculum, and assessment.
Demonstrate a genuine interest in ongoing professional growth.
School Community Engagement
Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and the broader community.
Deliver thoughtful guidance and support with advisory groups.
Engage professionally with new school initiatives.
Lead extracurricular activities during or after school.
Participate in weekly and monthly professional development programs.
Create classroom experiences that reflect our pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and safety.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with a concentration in a content area.
Secondary classroom experience in an urban context (three years preferred).
Demonstrable teaching experience with students across a range of academic levels.
Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and learning.
Ability to write cohesive lesson plans.
Collaborative ability to work across disciplines with a diverse instructional team.
Experience working with parents and community.
Excellent interpersonal communication, classroom management, and adaptive teaching skills.
Lead extracurricular activities during or after school.
Growth‑mindset, actively incorporating feedback from team leaders and executives.
How to Apply Please submit your application to our online jobs portal. All applicants must pass a background check. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
Girls Global Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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