Benefits:

Competitive salary

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Civics & Social Studies Teacher

Location: Leesburg Position Type: Full-Time School: First Trinity Academy

First Trinity Academy is a private school committed to academic excellence, critical thinking, leadership development, and strong character education. Through small class sizes and individualized instruction, we aim to prepare students to become informed, responsible, and thoughtful citizens.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and engaging Civics & Social Studies Teacher to teach students in grades 3 through 9. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of civics, government, U.S. history, geography, and current events, and can make these subjects meaningful and relevant for students of varying age levels.

This teacher should be capable of leading thoughtful discussions, encouraging critical thinking, and maintaining strong classroom management while fostering respect, responsibility, and civic awareness.

Responsibilities

Teach civics and social studies to students in grades 3–9

Develop engaging lessons in government, citizenship, geography, U.S. history, world history, and current events

Help students understand civic responsibility, leadership, and respectful discussion

Encourage analytical thinking, reading comprehension, and written communication through social studies instruction

Maintain strong classroom management and structured routines

Differentiate instruction for varying learning levels and age groups

Assess student progress regularly and maintain accurate records

Communicate professionally with parents and school leadership

Participate in school meetings, events, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, History, Political Science, Social Studies, or related field (required)

Florida teaching certification preferred, but not required

Strong knowledge of civics, government, and social studies content

Excellent classroom management and organizational skills

Ability to engage elementary and middle school students through interactive instruction

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about helping students become informed and responsible citizens

Structured, organized, and confident managing a classroom

Able to connect historical and civic concepts to real-world situations

Encourages respectful discussion, inquiry, and critical thinking

Professional, dependable, and collaborative

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Small class sizes

Supportive and professional work environment