History Teacher - Upper School

Cranbrook Educational Community; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational community is seeking a passionate History Teacher to inspire and engage students. This full-time role offers the opportunity to teach a diverse curriculum, including American and Ancient History, while contributing to extracurricular activities. Located on a historic campus, this position values personal relationships and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and making a positive impact on adolescents, this role could be your next great adventure.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in History or related field required; Master's preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and enthusiasm for teaching are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the History curriculum, focusing on American History and AP courses.
• Engage in extracurricular activities like Athletics and Debate.

Skills

American History

Ancient History

Religions

AP Courses

Communication Skills

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in History

Master's degree in History or related field

Job description

History Teacher - Cranbrook Upper School

Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and innovative History Teacher. The role involves collaboration within a dynamic History department, creating engaging learning experiences for a diverse student body, and making a positive impact on adolescents through personal relationships, a positive tone, and individual attention within a broader community.

The candidate should be able to teach across the History curriculum, especially American History, Ancient History, Religions, and AP courses. The position is full-time, teaching four sections of History, and contributing to extracurricular activities such as Athletics, Debate, or Wilderness. A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and participation in an enriching residential program is essential.

Cranbrook is a PK-12 school with a vibrant boarding program for grades 9-12, offering teachers the opportunity to live and work on a historic 319-acre campus. Engagement in residential life, including evenings and weekends, is highly valued.

Founded in 1904, Cranbrook is a leading educational community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, featuring a range of educational, scientific, and artistic institutions. The campus is a National Historic Landmark, located about 20 miles north of Detroit. For more information, visit our website and take an aerial tour of the campus.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in History or a related field, with a Master's preferred. Enthusiasm for teaching, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with adolescents are essential.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.

Interested candidates should submit a CV or resume, transcripts, a statement of educational philosophy, and two or three letters of recommendation, all uploaded simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employer