Middle School Social Studies Teacher at Valley Preparatory School Share on X   Print Application Deadline

7/31/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 2/14/2026 Contact Derrick Schutz
909-793-3063 2228 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
45,000 - 55,000 Annually Add'l Salary Info Based on experience Length of Work Year 185 Days Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

Valley Preparatory School is looking for a full-time Middle Social Studies teacher for the 2026-27 academic school year. Valley Preparatory School, located in Redlands, California, is a coeducational independent day school offering a college preparatory curriculum in grades pre-school through eight. The school environment is enriched by students who come from a variety of geographical, economic, social, and eithnic backgrounds.

Requirements / Qualifications

BA in Social Studies, History or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred

Requirements / Qualifications

BA in Social Studies, History or equivalent Field of study Teaching credential not required but preferred

Comments and Other Information 2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required Familiarity with the California State Standards curriculum has a deep interest and passion for teaching Social Studies has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum values collegiality with other teachers and administrators has excellent communication skills with both children and adults has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred) Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class. Comments and Other Information
2 plus years teaching in a middle school/high school classroom required Familiarity with the California State Standards curriculum has a deep interest and passion for teaching Social Studies has an understanding of middle school students and enjoys working with them can create a developmentally appropriate cooperative learning environment has interest in and/or experience with integrating thematic units across the curriculum values collegiality with other teachers and administrators has excellent communication skills with both children and adults has experience collaborating with a team of teachers to deliver curriculum has a warm and energetic personality with a good sense of humor has experience in educational technology and the using of a Macbook has basic knowledge in IB (not required, but preferred) Will be willing to have additional duties that may include coaching, running clubs and teaching an elective class. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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