JOB POSTING: Social Science Teacher
Reports to: Head of School
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, flexibility on some evenings due to events.
HFI Mission Duties:
Holy Family Institute (HFI) is a 120-year-old Catholic organization with an impeccable history of serving children and families in the Pittsburgh Region. We are one of Pittsburgh’s largest social service organizations operating 15 programs in three counties. We are an independent organization guided by Catholic Social Teachings and serving people of all faiths and backgrounds.
About Nazareth Prep
Nazareth Prep is an independent Catholic high school that provides a rigorous, internship-centered education focused on next generation skills for college and careers. Through a vibrant, challenging, and religious school life, Nazareth Prep students find their vocations and learn to transform their lives and the world as compassionate, creative, and critical thinkers, doers, and saints.
We believe in creating a team of experienced educators who maintain high expectations for our students and who work tirelessly to support each student’s learning, growth, and development. We believe in building a mission-driven culture that is open to faithful listening, loving relationships and recognizing God in the everyday activities of life.
Essential Functions:
Nazareth Prep High School is seeking a dynamic and culturally responsive Social Science Teacher to lead high school-level courses that explore historical, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives impacting individuals and communities. These courses are intentionally designed to support students’ development of a God centered worldview, academic growth and personal development while equipping them with the critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills necessary for success in college, careers, and life.
The Social Science curriculum at Nazareth Prep plays an integral role in preparing students to navigate the social, cultural, and institutional dynamics they will encounter in higher education and the workforce. Instruction emphasizes inquiry-based learning, culturally relevant pedagogy, and real-world application, ensuring students are challenged to understand diverse perspectives, reflect on their own identities, and make informed, ethical decisions in their personal and professional lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in various social science disciplines with an emphasis on social responsibility and Christian virtue and worldview development.
Implement inquiry-based pedagogy that encourages students to ask questions, analyze systems, solve problems, and construct arguments based on evidence.
Incorporate real-world scenarios, case studies, and workplace simulations to help students apply classroom learning to professional and civic contexts.
Explicitly connect course content to college and career readiness standards.
Use a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners and promote the development of higher-order thinking and skill development.
Integrate opportunities for students to develop transferable workplace skills such as presenting ideas clearly, listening actively, engaging in constructive debate, and leading group discussions.
Assess student understanding through meaningful formative and summative assessments, including reflective writing, presentations, and project-based tasks.
Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to build interdisciplinary learning experiences that reinforce key college and career readiness skills.
Provide timely feedback and maintain clear communication with students, families, and school leadership regarding academic and personal progress.
Participate actively in school-wide programming, professional development, and student support initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences, or a related field (master’s preferred).
Deep understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy and social justice frameworks preferred.
Strong classroom management, instructional design, and student engagement strategies.
Experience working with diverse student populations, especially in urban or mission-aligned schools.
A commitment to high academic and moral expectations and fostering a learning environment where all students feel valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Other Requirements:
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Have a valid PA drivers’ license and must possess or be willing to obtain Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older
Nazareth Prep is a religious organization which operates to promote the teachings, beliefs, and values of the Catholic Church, and therefore, their employment practices will take into consideration the provision of 42 U.S.C. Section 2000e-1(a) of Title VII and the ministerial exemption applicable to religious organizations.
The statements above outline the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not meant to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Pay Range: $45,000-60,000 per year
COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE
Holy Family Institute and its affiliated organizations are committed to an environment that respects and values every human being and individual differences. We will invest time and resources to create an inclusive environment for all of our stakeholders. This means we will respect diversity that includes race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, education, disability, language, and sexual orientation. We also believe that we should be “Faithful Listeners” and embrace diversity of ideas, perspectives, and values. We believe in providing access, opportunity, fair treatment, and advancement for all people. Believing that “God is Found in Everyday Activities” we will do our best to eliminate barriers that prevent full participation in our programs and services. We believe “Loving Relationships” means that all are welcome, all are neighbors, and there are no exceptions. With this belief we aim to create an environment in which any individual or group can feel welcomed, respected, supportive and valued.
Holy Family Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer