Upper School History and Social Science Teacher

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Cape Henry Collegiate's History and Social Science Department invites dynamic, forward-thinking educators to apply for a full-time Upper School History and Social Science teaching position beginning in August 2026. We seek a passionate, student-centered teacher with a strong background in International Relations, U.S. Government and/or Modern World History.

At Cape Henry, we are committed to graduating independent thinkers and globally aware citizens, and the History and Social Science Department sits at the center of that work. The ideal candidate brings not only deep content knowledge, ideally supported by a graduate degree in history, international relations, or a related field, but also the energy, creativity, and flexibility to bring that content to life in ways that resonate with curious, engaged young people. We are looking for an educator who designs learning experiences that are as dynamic as the world our students are preparing to enter.

Our program features a diverse array of course options in World History, U.S. History, and U.S. Government, and other related fields. The ideal candidate will be equally at home in inquiry-driven discussion, collaborative projects, and innovative approaches that reflect multiple perspectives and experiences. Our mission includes a clearly stated commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, one where ideas can be debated and discussed in an open and constructive manner, and where every member of our community feels welcome and has the opportunity to add their voice.

Cape Henry's core values of community, opportunity, scholarship, and integrity are not just words on a wall. They are the foundation of how we teach, how we relate to students, and how we show up for one another every day. We are looking for a colleague who embodies these values and who understands that great teaching happens in relationships, not just in curriculum.

Beyond the classroom, this faculty member will serve as an advisor and is encouraged to contribute to the broader life of the school through coaching or sponsoring extracurricular programs. Cape Henry also offers faculty the opportunity to participate in and lead domestic and international travel programs through our extensive global education initiative, a distinctive way to put our mission of graduating globally aware citizens into practice in the world itself.

If you are an educator who is energized by students, who cares deeply about politics, history, and world affairs, and who wants to work in a school that challenges and supports both its students and its faculty, we would love to hear from you.

POSITION DUTIES

The Upper School History and Social Sciences Teacher will...

• Collaborate with colleagues around best practices to maximize student learning.
• Develop, select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives.
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and in harmony with the goals, establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and fair classroom environment for all students.
• Collaborate with the History and Social Science Department and the Grade Level team to support both curricular goals as well as the social, emotional, and academic wellbeing of students.
• Make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong history and social science proficiency that allows for confident, spontaneous interaction and application of knowledge.
• Ability to plan and implement effective lessons to engage Upper School students and increase their knowledge and ability to forge connections across disciplines and between classroom instruction and current events.
• Effective use of formative and summative evaluation to meet the needs of each student.
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education.
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, students, parents and community.
• Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in History or a related field. Candidates with a Master’s Degree and/or state teaching license will be given preferential treatment. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted in some areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The School's mission is to know, value, and challenge each student. We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to graduate independent thinkers and globally aware citizens.

Cape Henry Collegiate is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages applications from minority candidates.