Upper School History Instructor 2027-2028

Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc.; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Academy seeks an innovative History instructor for the 2027-2028 academic year in grades 9-12. The teacher should excel in writing instruction, inquiry-based pedagogy, and differentiated lessons to meet diverse learners.

Collaboration with colleagues and strong communication with students and parents are essential. Candidates should have AP teaching experience, a commitment to professional growth, and a genuine passion for working with high school students in a robust Social Studies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 3-5 years teaching experience in an upper-school classroom (preferred).
• Passion for working with upper school students and differentiated instruction.
• Excellent communication, organization, collaboration skills, and love for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach history to grades 9-12, with versatility in courses covered.
• Emphasize writing, document analysis, and critical thinking in Social Studies.
• Apply inquiry and project-based pedagogy; differentiate instruction for all learners.
• Collaborate with peers across disciplines and build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

AP teaching experience

Strong writing instruction

Collaboration across disciplines

Interpersonal communication

Student relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Bayside Academy seeks an innovative, experienced History instructor for the 2027-2028 academic year in the upper years (grades 9-12). This teacher must be versatile in what courses he or she can potentially teach. He or she must be adept in the instruction of writing and appreciate the role that document analysis and critical thinking have in a robust Social Studies curriculum. He or she should have proven experience within the AP teaching environment, be dynamic in their instructional approach, skilled in differentiation, and capable of collaborating with peers across disciplines. This teacher must be knowledgeable in inquiry and project-based pedagogy, and able to meet the needs of all learners. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are vital as relationships are the cornerstone to student success. Finally, this individual must be able to build strong, trusting relationships with all community stakeholders; students, colleagues, and parents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3-5 years teaching experience in an upperschool classroom (preferred).
• A passion for working with upper school students and a commitment to differentiated instruction.
• Excellent communication, organization, collaboration skills, a dedication to continuous professional improvement, and a genuine love for working with children.