History Teacher- High School

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a passionate History Teacher for its High School. This role involves developing engaging lesson plans that foster critical thinking and independent learning among students. The ideal candidate will utilize the Harkness method and emphasize primary sources, guiding students through analytical research projects while collaborating across departments. Join a vibrant community dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where your contributions will inspire the next generation of learners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class educational environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 years of high school or college teaching experience required.
• Experience with historical archives and teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans for high school history.
• Create an environment for critical and independent thinking.

Skills

Harkness Method

Teaching South Asian History

Teaching East Asian History

Teaching Southeast Asian History

Guiding Student Research Projects

Using JSTOR

Using EBSCO

Using World Newspaper Archive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History

Job description

Department

Lab School High School Faculty

About the Department

At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab’s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab’s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members’ identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to a deepening diversity, equity, and inclusion practice. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

Job Information

History Teacher- High School for Chicago, IL location. Develop and execute engaging lesson plans. Create an environment that allows students to think critically and independently, including using the Harkness method. Teach with an emphasis on primary sources such as historical archives. Develop analytical research paper skills and guide student research projects using JSTOR, EBSCO, and World Newspaper Archive. Adapt classroom instruction to various learning styles. The courses taught by the High School History Department include African-American, American, Early World, European, Modern World, and World History, South, East Asian, and Southeast Asian History as well as other electives. Collaborate and teach across departments and divisions.

Additional Responsibilities

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in History or a related field plus three years of experience in teaching required.

Required skills: 3 years of high school or college teaching experience. Experience must include: teaching South Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian History at High School or college level; guiding student research projects using JSTOR, EBSCO, and World Newspaper Archive; using Harkness Method in the history classroom; and working in historical archives. Background check with review of conviction history required. $70,323/yr-$156,320/yr.

Work Schedule : Full time

Application Information

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$70,323.00 - $156,320.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

Non-Union

Job is Exempt

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2025-05-07

Posting Statement

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