Dynamic Upper School Social Studies Sub (AP US/Geography)

The Alexander Dawson School LLC; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Dawson School is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Upper Social Studies to join during the spring semester of the 2026-27 school year, with dates March 22-April 23, 2027 and May 4-17, 2027. You will teach AP US History and AP Human Geography, guiding students in analytical reading, writing, and evidence-based arguments for AP exams.

The candidate should foster an engaging classroom, support diverse perspectives, and collaborate with Upper School colleagues to maintain course

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Social Studies, History, Political Science, Government, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience, preferably at the upper school level.
• Demonstrated strong classroom management and student engagement skills.
• Warm, approachable demeanor with a genuine enjoyment of working with upper school students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of personal responsibility and professionalism.
• Ability to thoughtfully integrate technology into instruction and communication.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding high ethical and professional standards.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace tools (Drive, Docs, Sheets)

Responsibilities

• Report to and collaborate closely with the Director of Upper School.
• Teach two sections of AP US History and two sections of AP Human Geography.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as needed to support the mission and daily life of the School

Skills

AP US History

AP Human Geography

Technology integration

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Degree in Social Studies/History/Politics/Geography/Education

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Dawson School is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Upper Social Studies to join during the spring semester of the 2026-27 school year, with dates March 22-April 23, 2027 and May 4-17, 2027. You will teach AP US History and AP Human Geography, guiding students in analytical reading, writing, and evidence-based arguments for AP exams.

The candidate should foster an engaging classroom, support diverse perspectives, and collaborate with Upper School colleagues to maintain course