Upper School History Teacher (Leave Coverage)

Miami Country Day School; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join as an Upper School History Teacher for a leave replacement. The teacher will cover World History and two sections of U.S.

History, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining the established pacing of the curriculum. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in History or Social Studies Education, with strong classroom management and collaboration skills, and a commitment to student-centered instruction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies Education, or a related field.
• Prior middle or upper school history teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to step into an established curriculum with minimal disruption to students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of World History and two sections of U.S. History.
• Prepare and deliver lessons aligned with the existing curriculum and pacing.
• Establish clear learning objectives and expectations.
• Facilitate active, inquiry-based learning and historical analysis.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain records of assignments, assessments, and progress.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and families about progress.
• Utilize technology to support teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with Humanities Department and Upper School administration.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Student-centered learning

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in History/Social Studies Education or related field

Job description

Miami Country Day School is seeking an enthusiastic educator to join as an Upper School History Teacher for a leave replacement. The teacher will cover World History and two sections of U.S.

History, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining the established pacing of the curriculum. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in History or Social Studies Education, with strong classroom management and collaboration skills, and a commitment to student-centered instruction.