2021-22 Opening: Upper School History Teacher

St. Luke’s School seeks an experienced full-time teacher to join our Upper School History Department.  A successful candidate will join a team of passionate and enthusiastic teachers who bring history to life for students, love teaching and learning, and relish being a joyful presence in the lives of teens.

At this moment, History teachers stand at a critical juncture in educating young people to understand and navigate the political, economic and social contexts in which we all live. We seek a colleague who understands their classroom role as mentor and coach to be every bit as crucial as content expert; who enthusiastically advocates for critical reading, reflection, and research as the tools of responsible students and citizens; and who embraces opportunities for difficult conversations about race, class, gender, sexuality, religious liberty, etc. in and out of the classroom. Candidates with experience teaching interdisciplinary courses, an expertise in a particular region of Global History, and/or a strong interest in the histories of underrepresented communities and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Teach a full-time course load of Upper School History classes, involving a combination of World History and American History, with the opportunity to develop and teach an elective in a specialized content area.

• Participate in an after-school activity for three seasons (athletic coaching preferred).

• Serve as an advisor or co-advisor for a group of 6 to 8 students.

• Assist with supervisory duties, such as study hall proctoring, lunchroom supervision, and chaperoning events. 

Key Skills and Qualities:

• Inspiring, collaborative teacher with a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience (or 3 with an advanced degree), who loves working with high school students of all ages and ability levels.

• Well-established skills in culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Demonstrated experience and leadership in implementing innovative curriculum and assessment strategies. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience using technology creatively and working in a 1:1 laptop environment

• Growth-oriented professional who embraces a collaborative approach to innovation and creative problem solving

• Strong cultural competency skills, with demonstrated commitment to furthering an equitable and inclusive school community that supports a strong sense of belonging

• Interest in and enthusiasm for St. Luke’s brand of leadership education

• Prior experience with Harkness-based teaching desirable, but not required

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references as a single pdf file addressed to Liz Perry, Head of Upper School and Jim Foley, Assistant Head of School for Leadership & Innovation.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.