US History Teacher (2026-2027)

Job description

Classification: Full-Time, 10-month position Start Date: August 2026 Schedule: Standard school day Reports To: Upper School Division Head What You'll Do: Inspire Historical Thinking & Civic Engagement You'll teach 4 sections of history/social studies courses (15-18 students each, 2-3 preps) designed to engage, challenge, and inspire students. - Design purposeful, inquiry-based curriculum that helps students develop historical thinking skills: sourcing, contextualizing, corroborating, and constructing evidence-based arguments - Use multi-modal instruction to reach diverse learners - discussions, Socratic seminars, primary source analysis, simulations, debates, projects, and writing - Create assessments that measure deep understanding, critical thinking, and skill development (not just memorization) - Develop a classroom culture of belonging where all students feel valued, heard, and challenged to grow - honoring diverse perspectives and experiences - Provide regular, timely feedback on student work that pushes thinking forward - Communicate informatively with parents and write thoughtful mid-semester comments for every student - Conduct afternoon tutorials (Monday-Thursday) and opti...