AMS Schools

AMS Schools

Middle School Humanities Teacher (Nellis) 89156

Las Vegas, NV

Sponsorship not specified$54k-$61kDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!
  • AMS is seeking a passionate and data-driven Middle School Humanities Teacher (Grades 5-8) to join our team at the Nellis Campus in Las Vegas for the 2026-2027 school year.
  • AMS teachers are collaborative professionals who believe that all scholars can achieve at high levels through structured instruction, strong classroom culture, and data-informed teaching practices.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned humanities instruction aligned with AMS curriculum and Nevada Academic Content Standards.
  • Differentiate instruction to support students performing above and below grade level.
  • Develop students' critical thinking, writing, reading comprehension, and analytical reasoning skills.
  • Establish and maintain a structured, positive, and high-expectations classroom environment.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional coaches, and school leadership to strengthen instructional practices.
  • Use student performance data to support instructional improvement and targeted interventions.
  • The Middle School Humanities Teacher is responsible for delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in English Language Arts, reading, writing, and social studies, helping scholars develop strong literacy, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Requirements

  • Successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Nevada state requirements
  • Minimum Qualifications

Nice to have

  • Previous experience teaching middle school humanities (grades 5-8)
  • Experience working in Title I or high-need school environments
  • Experience supporting English Language Learners (ELLs)
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
  • Ongoing professional development and instructional coaching
  • Opportunities for leadership growth within a growing multi-state network

Skills

  • Teach core subjects including English Language Arts, reading comprehension, writing, and social studies.
  • Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and guide instructional planning.
  • Implement PBIS and proactive classroom management strategies.
  • Support students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development.
  • Encourage student voice, discussion, and engagement in learning.
  • Participate in weekly professional development and professional learning communities (PLCs).
  • Contribute to school-wide systems focused on student achievement and continuous improvement.
  • Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and academic expectations.
  • Conduct parent-teacher conferences and maintain strong home-school partnerships.
  • Support family engagement initiatives that promote student success.

Compensation

  • Range: $54,000 - $60,813 annually (DOE)

Benefits

  • The ideal candidate will create an engaging and structured learning environment that prepares students for high school success and beyond.

This listing is sourced directly from AMS Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.