Long-Term-Sub: High School History/Civics/Social Studies

Hatfield Public Schools; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatfield Public Schools, Smith Academy in Hatfield, MA, seeks a high school social studies teacher to fill a long-term substitute from November through January. The school serves just over 100 students in grades 7–12, with small class sizes and hands-on instruction.

History certification is required; certification across disciplines is preferred. Preferred experience includes AP instruction, law/government, and US history, with a strong emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching high school social studies and related courses.
• AP instruction experience preferred.
• Experience with law, government, and US history preferred.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning preferred.
• History certification required; cross-discipline certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school history, civics, and social studies from November through January.
• Incorporate inquiry-based learning and hands-on instruction.
• Maintain engaging, standards-aligned lessons for a small 7–12th grade cohort.
• Collaborate with school staff to support student understanding and success.

Skills

AP instruction

Inquiry-based learning

US history

Civics

Education

History certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Long-Term-Sub: High School History/Civics/Social Studies

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Job Details

Job ID: 5946648

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 1, 2026

Job Description

Smith Academy, the public Middle/High School in Hatfield, MA, seeks a high school social studies teacher to fill in as a long-term substitute from November through January. Our small school serves just over 100 students 7-12th grade. We offer small class sizes and hands-on instruction.

• High School History/Civics/Social Studies
• Experience with AP instruction preferred
• Experience with law, government, and US history preferred
• Experience with inquiry-based learning preferred.

History Certification Required. Certification across disciplines preferred.

Position Type: Full-time

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Welcome to Smith Academy

At Smith Academy, we are committed to the idea that all students will develop an understanding of our society’s values, a respect for self and others, and a deep interest in learning. We emphasize the importance of independent, critical thinking, recognize individual strengths and talents, promote resiliency, and encourage positive contributions to the community.In addition to our high academic standards, we are equally focused on creating good people. To that end, Smith Academy staff work to help students

• Accept responsibility for personal decisions and behaviors.
• Work co-operatively.
• Practice good manners, integrity, and respect for others.
• Take pride in one's work.
• Understand and demonstrate personal responsibility as a citizen in a democratic society.
• Understand and respect cultural diversity and individual differences in our own society and throughout the world.
• Recognize one's role in local, national, and global communities.

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Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Conor Driscoll , Hatfield Elementary Principal
• 33 Main Street
• Hatfield, Massachusetts 01038
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• Email: [e-mail]