History Teacher

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in New York City is seeking an Upper and Middle School History Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. The teacher will be responsible for teaching history, developing curriculum, and supporting diverse learners. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education and experience in teaching adolescents.

Qualifications

• Classroom history teaching experience with adolescents.
• Passion for working with middle and high school-aged students.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to four sections of history.
• Develop curriculum including writing skills and cultural studies.
• Utilize best practices of special education strategies.

Skills

Differentiating instruction

Effective communication

Culturally responsive pedagogy

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, history, English, or related field

Master’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

About the School - York Prep School
York Preparatory School is a New York City independent school committed to creating a nurturing environment that challenges and supports each student in a diverse and inclusive setting. Compassionate and accessible educators guide our students through a traditional and rigorous curriculum, while employing a range of innovative techniques to cultivate each individual student’s skills, abilities, and interests. York strives to educate the whole child, meeting each student where they are, and supporting them as they grow into lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

York Prep School is seeking a Upper and Middle School History Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year. They willbe responsible for teaching up to foursections of history and take on faculty duties as assigned. The History Teacher will report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Humanities.

About Cognita
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role
Responsibilities:
·Teach up four sections of history
·Develop curriculum that includes a balance of pre-writing and writing skills, speaking practice, and cultural studies with connections to social justice and identity
·Prepare stimulating and differentiated lessons, overseeing research projects,developing and grading assessments, and identifying and analyzing student’s needs and strengths
·Utilize Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution as foundation for writing instruction
·Utilize our Learning Management System, Canvas, to grade and give assignments and track student progress
·Prepare stimulating and differentiated lessons, overseeing research projects,developing and grading assessments, and identifying and analyzing student’s needs and strengths
·Utilize best practices of special education strategies and multi-modal teaching to support diverse learners, especially those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and executive functioning disorders.
·Assume faculty duties as assigned
·Participate in the extracurricular life of the school through advising a club or team
·Adhere to all Safeguarding Policies and responsibilities in support of student safety and wellbeing
·Collaborate closely with learning specialists, families, wellness team, and school administration to support student growth
·Maintain required work hours and be available for morning and afternoon Jump Start times (Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. unless we have scheduled school meetings)

Who we are looking for
The History Teacher is an educator who:
·Has classroom history teaching experience working with adolescents
·Has a passion for working withmiddle and high school-aged students
·Has experience with differentiating instruction for diverse learners and helping them to reach their full potential
·Has knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including the use of educational technology and data to inform instruction
·Experience with Judith Hochman’s Writing Revolution or openness to receiving training
·Exercises effective communication and interpersonal skills
·Has the ability to collaborate effectively
·Understands culturally responsive pedagogy
·Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
·Believes in the mission, values, and safeguarding policies of York Prep School

Qualifications:
·Bachelor's degree in education, history, English, or related field
·Master’s degree in related field preferred

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Compensation:
$65k - $85k annually
Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

To Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is:Monday 9th June 2025

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.