Upper School History Teacher

VAIS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an inspiring Upper School History Instructor to join its vibrant community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in history, coupled with significant teaching experience and a passion for student-centered learning. This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equity. With access to ongoing professional development and a supportive community, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' lives while promoting lifelong learning and growth.

Benefits

Cultural Competency Workshops

Support for Graduate Studies

Summer Grants

Professional Development Conferences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history required, advanced degree preferred.
• Significant teaching experience with a focus on innovation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct Upper School History with a focus on World and American History.
• Assess and teach writing skills in a student-centered environment.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Student-Centered Pedagogy

Collaboration

Teaching Writing

World History

American History

Education

Bachelor's Degree in History

Advanced Degree in History

Job description

Position Description:

We are seeking an instructor for Upper School History. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in history (advanced degree preferred), significant teaching experience, and a record of innovation and professional growth in a school setting. Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching World History and American History, a commitment to teamwork and collaboration, student-centered pedagogy, and experience in teaching and assessing writing.

Overview

St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School is an affirming and collegial community committed to our mission to "pursue goodness as well as knowledge and to honor the unique value of each of our members as a child of God in a caring community." SSSAS is an Episcopal day school serving ages 3 to Grade 12, located on three campuses in Alexandria, VA, near Washington, D.C. We focus on educating the whole child—academic, social/emotional, cultural, and physical needs—to prepare students as knowledgeable, kind, and empathetic citizens. Our community values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we seek candidates who share these values.

Our culture promotes lifelong learning. Faculty and staff have access to cultural competency workshops, DEIB exploration sessions, support for graduate studies, summer grants, and conferences such as the People of Color Conference, the NAIS Annual Conference, and CASE-NAIS, to support ongoing professional development.

READY TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?

We offer a quick and easy application process. If interested, please complete our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Apply through our website at https://www.sssas.org/about-us/employment.

For more information about our school, visit www.sssas.org.

To apply, go to this link. Please do not email your resume, as applications are only accepted through our website.