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Job Summary:  Humanities at Day School encompasses English Language Arts and History for grades 6 through 12.  In 2025-2026, this role will focus primarily on History. The grades taught will depend on the expertise of the selected candidate.  The Day School Humanities program develops students’ critical thinking, reading, and composition skills through analysis of primary and secondary sources and extensive writing. Day School’s Humanities Department embraces a variety of text and media to reach our diverse student population and foster a global perspective. A successful teacher in this position understands the unique demands of working at an independent school, is passionate about the School’s Mission, and embraces its Portrait of a Graduate.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Teach 5 sections of 6th - 12th grade history courses (specific courses will vary based on the expertise of the selected candidate). 

• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement an effective, engaging, and meaningful Humanities scope and sequence that is vertically and horizontally aligned. 

• Employ research-based and innovative instructional and assessment methods. 

• Create a warm and well-structured learning environment with consistent routines and high expectations that encourages and supports intellectual risk-taking and growth. 

• Provide timely individualized feedback to students. 

• Communicate proactively with families. 

• Serve as an advisor to 6th-12th grade students, specific grade level to be determined based on selected candidate’s experience. 

• Supervise students as assigned by Division Head. 

• Contribute to the life of Day School by coaching and/or leading student clubs and activities. 

• Be a visible presence at school events. 

• Actively participate in the Humanities department. 

• Actively participate in faculty meetings and professional development. 

• Model a commitment to lifelong learning and growth.  

• Uphold Day School’s Mission and core values. 

Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School, Assistant Head of School, or Division Head. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree, preferred. 

• Experience teaching, preferred. Indiana Teaching License not required. 

• Knowledgeable about the developmental needs of adolescent students. 

• Knowledgeable about reading and writing instruction. 

• Demonstrated ability to inspire students. 

• Exceptional written and oral skills. 

• Committed to collaboration and innovation. 

• Committed to creating a welcoming learning environment for all students. 

• Committed to growing in instructional and assessment practices. 

• Passionate about student-centered instruction.  

• Able to integrate technology into teaching and learning. 

• Able to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities. 

Background: All employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check. 

About Evansville Day School

Evansville Day School (EDS), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college-preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. Founded in 1946, EDS is the only independent school in the southwestern Indiana (Evansville/tri-state) region and enrolls approximately 300 students. EDS boasts a 40-acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, 100% four-year college placement, and a professional and innovative faculty and staff.

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