Upper School History Teacher

Upper School History Teacher

Job Description

Overview:  Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill an Upper School School History teaching position.  Individuals who apply should be extremely responsible, highly motivated, and be open to expanding their own teaching. Experience in teaching at the high school level and an advanced degree are preferred. We seek an energetic, curious teacher who wants to inspire students to learn more about themselves and the world around them.

Essential Responsibilities:

●      Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice.

●      Teach 4-5 sections of history which meet for four fifty-minute periods per week

●      Attend weekly departmental and/or divisional meetings after school.

●      Serve as an advisor to a small group (usually around ten) of Upper School students

●      Participate in activities as required

●      Provide extra help for students as necessary

●      Perform other duties as assigned, such as lunch supervision, etc.

Desired Qualities:

The ideal candidate will offer most or all of the following qualities as well as the qualifications that follow:

●      A true love of working with upper school students.

●      A personality that is approachable, encouraging, and positive.

●      Experience with cross-curricular instruction, project-based learning, and process-based feedback.

●      Clear, consistent, and dynamic communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

●      Experience leading advisory programs and/or other student-centered programs.

●      A growth mindset.

●      Experience with and a passion for world history as well as teaching and assessing research skills

Position Requirements:

●      A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), with a strong emphasis on degrees in related fields.

●      At least three years of teaching experience, with a strong background in Middle and Upper School instruction.

●      Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.

●      Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work with Upper School students, families, and colleagues.

●      Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills

●      Leadership of after-school activities (in athletics, the arts, or other programs).

Terms of Employment:

●      This is a 10-month teaching position.

●      Teachers commit to eight-hour workdays as well as attendance at faculty meetings and other school-wide meetings and events.

            ●   Salaries are based on experience. The salary range for this position is $68-100K

●      Professional days are considered workdays and participation in planned activities is mandatory.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.