Secondary History Teacher

San Marcos Baptist Academy; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Class sizes are small

Students are highly motivated

Opportunity to work with international

Teaching schedule follows the school’s

Job summary

San Marcos Academy in Texas is seeking a dedicated full-time history teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to instruct Middle School (8th grade) and Upper School (9th–12th grade) students. The role emphasizes engaging, standards-aligned instruction and a passion for history.

The ideal candidate will foster critical thinking, collaborate with colleagues across disciplines, and inspire students through diverse sources and classroom discussions.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging, age-appropriate history lessons for Middle and Upper School.
• Teach historical concepts using varied instructional strategies and primary sources.
• Foster critical thinking, discussion, and analysis of events and their modern impact.
• Assess understanding with formative and summative evaluations and provide timely feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support cross-curricular initiatives and school-wide goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History or Education

AP certification preferred

Previous teaching experience is a plus

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to inspire and motivate students

Job description

Description

San Marcos Academy is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time history teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves teaching history classes to Middle School (8th grade) and Upper School (9th-12th grade) students. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and foster a love for history in students.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for Middle and Upper School history classes.
• Teach historical concepts, events, and perspectives using a variety of instructional strategies and primary sources.
• Foster critical thinking, discussion, and analysis of historical events and their impact on the modern world.
• Assess student understanding through a range of formative and summative evaluations and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support cross-curricular initiatives and school-wide learning goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.

Specific Benefits:

• Class sizes are small
• Students are highly motivated
• Opportunity to work with international students
• Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in History or Education.
• Advanced Placement certification preferred.
• Previous teaching experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

Compensation:

Determined by experience

Start Date:

October 2026

San Marcos Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.