Upper School History Teacher
Full-Time
Immediate OpeningPosition: Upper School History Teacher
Reports to: Head of the Upper School, History & Social Sciences Department Chair
FLSA: Exempt, full-time
Salary Range: $67,500 - $100,000 annually
Start Date: Immediate Opening
The Upper School is recruiting for a History teacher and an Economics teacher. History teachers at Sacred Heart aim to broaden understanding, stimulate thoughtful inquiry, and encourage insights into the experiences of all people. Our program provides a rigorous program with high support, using classroom time for discussion of original documents and historiography. We are committed to a global approach at every level, believing that to prepare students for a 21st century world, there needs to be an appreciation of societies across place and time.
Responsibilities- The teacher will report to the History & Social Sciences Department Head and the Head of the Upper School, and join a highly collaborative, innovative, and experienced faculty. Specific responsibilities for this position include the following:
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, consulting with them about their writing, and the like), as needed;
- Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum development, project-based learning, and assessment;
- Attend department and faculty meetings;
- Act as an advisor for 8 to 10 Upper School students;
- Active participation in the life of the school community, which includes assuming at least one additional out-of-the-classroom duty, such as advising a student club, joining a standing committee, or coaching.
Requirements and Qualifications- Successful candidates will hold at least a Master's degree in history and will have a passion for history and for interacting with high school-aged students, in and outside of the classroom.
- Prior history or social studies teaching experience at the secondary level is expected; preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in the history of the Atlantic world.
- Interest in and experience with interdisciplinary study and/or teaching will be considered an asset.
- The candidate should be proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies.
- Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti-racist, anti-bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy
- Commitment to using innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction
