The School for Young Performers is looking for a part-time middle school/high school History teacher for students in New York, NY. The educator will work 2-6 hours/week in a fluid one-on-one classroom construct for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year, with the possibility of continuation for the 2024-25 school year. The educator is expected to be able to teach ancient world history, European history and American history with breadth, depth, and creativity. Hours are day-time, thus this is not an after-school position. As the goal is for 1:1 instruction, only local candidates open to in-person teaching will be considered. Please do NOT apply if you live more than a 45-min commute from New York City; this is an in-person position.

Ideal candidates must have the following:

-Experience teaching 6-12th Grade US History, European History, Ancient Civ and other courses for a minimum of 3 years.

-Teaching certification Social Studies, Grades 7-12) - preferred, not required

-Experience with and understanding of giftedness and differentiation for gifted students as well as those with learning differences (ADHD, Language Disorders, Anxiety Disorder, etc)

-Conscientious, creative, engaging, flexible and professional

-Strong handle on keeping pace with curriculum, comfortable with creating lesson plans, assessments, projects and tests

-Can easily go back and forth between different courses with a symbiotic emphasis

-Experience working 1-on-1, small group classes or in homeschool constructs

-Ability to create interdisciplinary activities

- Availability between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm (approx; this is a 2-6 hr/week position, meaning sessions 2-4 times a week)

- Have a personal computer with email/MS Office AND a cell phone with access to email

- Be a United States citizen with proper U.S. government documentation OR have a valid green card with permission to work in the U.S.

Please submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter and a list of three references. Responses without cover letters will not be considered, and compensation is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching History: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person