Upper School History Teacher Job at The Spence School, New York, NY

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  • The Spence School
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Full-Time Upper School History Teacher to begin August 2025

Overview

The Spence School seeks a full-time Upper School (Grades 9-12) history teacher to begin August 2025. This position represents an opportunity to join a team of teachers engaged in the ongoing development of a dynamic Middle and Upper School history curriculum within the context of a girls’ school. The ideal candidate shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, historical thinking and analytical skills, and regards collaboration as a community of adult learners as an essential component of professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Teach four sections of Upper School History 
  • Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods
  • Participate in department-wide initiatives concerning issues of pedagogy and curriculum
  • Attend meetings and required community events during and after the school day
  • Serve as an Upper School Advisor

Qualifications

  • Finds joy in working with high school students and in school life 
  • Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
  • Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Demonstrates pedagogical skill, an appreciation for the craft of teaching, and love of history as a discipline
  • Demonstrates knowledge and experience in teaching a variety of historical texts and perspectives
  • Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
  • Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
  • Possesses a master’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Has sustained experience teaching Upper School History (Grades 9-12)

Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. 

About The Spence School

The Spence School, founded in 1892, is an independent school for girls and young women with an enrollment of 750 students in Grades K–12. Spence is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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