Lakeland Christian School seeks a passionate Social Studies/History teacher who is committed to helping Upper School students (grades 6-12) understand the past through the lens of God's Word. This position offers the opportunity to guide students in discovering how history reveals God's character, purposes, and faithfulness while equipping them to be informed, thoughtful citizens who engage culture with biblical wisdom.

The ideal candidate will combine deep historical knowledge with pedagogical excellence and a vibrant Christian faith, inspiring students to think critically about the past, present, and future. This teacher will help students develop historical thinking skills, understand the Christian foundations of Western civilization, and recognize the ways biblical worldview has shaped—and continues to shape—human history.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in History, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related field (required)
• Master's degree in History, Education, or related field (preferred)
• Teaching certification or willingness to obtain certification (Florida and ACSI)
• Strong content knowledge across multiple historical periods and geographic regions
• Experience teaching AP courses strongly preferred (if teaching AP-level courses)

Faith & Spiritual Maturity

• Eagerness to leverage content expertise with an authentic desire to enter in discipleship with students.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with evidence of spiritual maturity
• Agreement with and commitment to LCS's Statement of Faith
• Active involvement in a local evangelical church
• Passion for integrating biblical truth with historical study
• Demonstrable Christ-like character including integrity, wisdom, humility, and grace
• Understanding of how Christian worldview applies to historical interpretation and civic engagement

Teaching Competencies

• Focused use of formative and summative assessments that authentically demonstrate the transfer of knowledge and skills
• Curricular planning using the Understanding by Design planning framework (or willingness/ability to learn). The school provides ongoing training in this area.
• Eagerness to partner with parents in the discipleship of students toward Christ
• Timely feedback loops that engage students in their growth 
• Ability to make history compelling and relevant for adolescent learners
• Strong skills in facilitating discussion, Socratic dialogue/Harkness method, and respectful debate
• Experience with document-based instruction and primary source analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong classroom management and relational skills with teenagers
• Ability to teach controversial topics with balance, wisdom, and sensitivity
• Comfort using educational technology, digital resources, and multimedia in instruction
• Commitment to academic excellence and rigorous college-preparatory standards

Desired Qualities

• Previous experience teaching history, geography, government, or economics at the middle or high school level
• Background in AP instruction and curriculum design
• Understanding of how to teach history from a Christian perspective
• Knowledge of historiography and various schools of historical interpretation
• Coaching experience or willingness to support athletics/extracurriculars
• Comfort discussing complex social and political issues with wisdom and grace