Interested candidates should contact
Babette Hamilton, Assistant Head of School/Head of High School
bhamilton@pinewoodprep.com
The Opportunity:
The High School History Teacher will teach high school History and Related Sciences coursesprimarily Grade 9 Western Civilization and AP European History. The candidate for this
position will be expected to design and maintain a classroom environment favorable to
students’ academic and personal growth and to establish effective rapport with students
while maintaining proper classroom management.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Teach high school History courses, incorporating various instructional and assessment
techniques.
Diversify curriculum and differentiate instructional strategies for various academic
levels.
Create a classroom environment that actively engages students and is
developmentally appropriate for the age, maturity, and interests of the students.
Establish and maintain standards of student behavior per school guidelines.
Serve as a homeroom advisor within the school’s Advisement program.
Collaborate with the Head of High School on Community Service and Beta Club.
Perform other related duties as directed by the Head of School, Head of High School,
Head of Middle School, and Head of the English Department.
Core Qualifications and Credentials:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in History/High School History Education, or closely
related field.
Experience teaching in an independent school environment is preferable, but not
required.
Key Qualities of a Successful Candidate:
Dedicated to and a passion for teaching high school students.
Willingness to work in a positive partnership with parents.
Collegial and eager to collaborate with faculty members within and across disciplines.
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
Genuine concern for individual student growth and success.
To Apply
Qualified candidates who are interested in applying should submit the following materials
electronically as separate documents (preferably PDFs) in one email:
A one-page cover letter expressing interest in this position and educational
philosophy
A current resumé
A list of three to five professional references with name, phone number, and email
address (references will be contacted only with prior candidate approval)
All materials should be sent in one email to:
Mrs. Babette Hamilton, Assistant Head of School/Head of High School at
bhamilton@pinewoodprep.com
The School embraces a doctrine of fairness and nondiscrimination in its employment
processes and every aspect of school life. Pinewood is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Drug-Free Work-Place and is committed to building a diverse community
dedicated to the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of every student. The
School seeks passionate professionals with teaching experience in their field, who are willing
to work hard and to share in the full life of the school, both in the classroom and beyond.

Job Type: Full-time