HISTORY SABBATICAL TEACHER - PT

Shady Side Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shady Side Academy Senior School in Pittsburgh seeks a part-time History Teacher for Jan 5–May 30, 2026. You will teach two sections: 10th grade Patterns of Western Identity and 11th grade U.S. History, with duties assigned by the Senior School Head.

You will collaborate with the History Department and other offices to deliver student-centered lessons, support social-emotional growth, differentiate instruction, assess progress, and foster a safe, rigorous learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History required.
• Master’s degree in History or education strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of secondary school teaching experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Keeps students at the center of instructional decision-making.
• Collaborates with colleagues to support the larger community.
• Communicates progress with families through timely updates.
• Teaches two sections: 10th grade History and 11th grade U.S. History, and supervises junior research essays.
• Implements formative and summative assessments to guide instructional decisions.
• Attends faculty meetings and school events as required.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Superior interpersonal skills

Team-oriented

Culturally responsive teaching

Growth mindset

Adolescent pedagogy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History

Master’s degree in History or Education (preferred)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Shady Side Academy Senior School - Pittsburgh, PA 15238, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category: Education,

Shady Side Academy Senior School is seeking a part-time History Teacher starting on January 5th, 2026 and concluding May 30th. The History teacher would teach two sections of History courses (1 section of 10th grade Patterns of Western Identity and 1 section of 11th grade U.S. History), and take on additional duties as assigned by the Senior School Head. Shady Side’s teachers cultivate academic skill development and support students’ social-emotional growth. This applicant will work collaboratively with members of the History Department, Deans’ Office, Head’s Office, and other Senior School colleagues to create and deliver student-focused and developmentally appropriate lessons.

Primary Responsibilities

• Keeps students at the center of their decision-making and instructional practice.
• Collaborates with colleagues and supports endeavors that benefit the larger community.
• Cultivates positive partnerships with parents through consistent and transparent communication about their child’s progress.
• Cultivates an emotionally safe educational environment for their students.
• Teaches one section of Patterns of Western Identity, with a European history focus, and one section of a U.S. History seminar, and supervises junior research essays.
• Performs two additional duties, which will be assigned by the Head and may include after-school responsibilities.
• Utilizes instructional strategies that are engaging, research-supported, and meet students’ individual needs.
• Successfully implements formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions and to monitor student progress.
• Attends events such as assemblies, field trips, and other community events.
• Can care for the safety of the students by participating in fire, evacuation, and other safety drills.
• Attends all faculty meetings, in-service days, and teacher team meetings.
• Writes report cards once a semester and will meet with, email or call families as needed to communicate student progress.
• Completes other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Head of School.

A successful candidate will have:

• a commitment to a high level of academic rigor
• a growth mindset
• a strong practice in social and emotional learning
• a passion for working with and teaching adolescents
• a flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach
• a commitment to culturally responsive teaching
• an appreciation of developmental differences in a school setting
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• superior interpersonal skills
• skill in guiding and evaluating student writing and offering comprehensive and timely feedback on student work

Qualifications: Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in History (or a closely related humanities or social sciences subject) is required and a master’s degree in History or education is strongly preferred, along with a focus on either European or United States history. Ideal candidates will have at least three to five years of secondary school teaching experience and/or experience working with high school age children. Candidates should have a flexible and team-oriented approach, strong written and oral communication skills, exceptional organizational skills, superior interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor.