Social Studies Teacher MS (7-8) 2026-27

REPORTS TO:

5th-8th Grade Principal 

STATUS:

Full-Time; Exempt

START DATE:

August 2026

HOURS:

School calendar and hours of  operation 

Overview: 

LCA hires staff who care about the spiritual and academic growth of their students, who maintain high academic standards, and who love Christ and live by biblical principles. LCA has a community of staff and faculty who join together regularly for prayer, biblical worldview training, celebrations, and staff development.

As an LCA employee, it is essential and foundational to understand, live out, and agree wholeheartedly with Legacy’s Statement of Faith, Social Stance, Core Values, and the Profile of a Legacy Employee.

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Possess a strong Christian faith with a solid knowledge of the Bible, a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a demonstrated character of integrity. Believe and actively support the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Possess a passion for Christian education and student discipleship.  Individual must be comfortable connecting the biblical truths and biblical worldview perspectives to their students’ lives. 
• A demonstrated knowledge of social studies instruction and a clear pedagogical understanding of how to teach these concepts at an age-appropriate level.
•  Can articulate and share examples of clear, consistent, and effective classroom management techniques.
•  Ability to work with all functions - administration, support staff, other faculty, and students.
• Teaching license or related degree required.

  Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read and verify accuracy of information
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate computer and other equipment
• Ability to navigate up to three flights of stairs
• Lifting a minimum of 20 pounds

This job description lists the major duties and requirements of the position and is not all- inclusive. Colleagues may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document.