Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teac

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women in Rochester, NY seeks a dedicated Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher for U.S. History and Global II from November 2026 through March 2027.

The role emphasizes inquiry, critical thinking, document analysis, and primary source evaluation in a faith-based, mission-driven setting. The ideal candidate will collaborate with department colleagues, communicate with families, and support students’ academic and personal growth while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history or related content area.
• Experience teaching middle/high school students.
• Strong classroom management and commitment to student success.
• Fosters inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers engaging instruction using varied presentation methods.
• Uses technology in lesson planning and delivery.
• Manages behavior to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assesses student progress and communicates with parents and administration.
• Collaborates with colleagues and participates in meetings.
• Supports Mercy mission and values in the classroom.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Technology in class

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in history or related content area

Job description

Order#: NY1700807
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher: U.S. History and Global II
Full-Time

Job Summary

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, an institution known for its tradition of excellence, is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher (U.S. History & Global History II) for November 2026 March 2027. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity about world history and civics while developing students' skills in critical thinking, document analysis, and primary source evaluation. Working collaboratively with department colleagues and communicating effectively with families, the teacher will support the academic and personal growth of all students. Candidates are expected to embody and communicate the schools mission, philosophy, and core values, inspiring students to grow into young women of heart, faith, and courage in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment. This may include reporting incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, and adhering to state law and school policies
• Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussion regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed
• Upholds the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
• Demonstrates the Mercy charisms and acts as a role model of world class learning
• Promotes Mercy values and Critical Concerns in our community
• Participates in Mercy traditions and celebrations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in history, social studies education, or related content area
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrates success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in history, education, or related content area
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Social Studies)
• Five years teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting