High School HistoryTeacher

The Grier School, an all girls’ private boarding/day school outside of Tyrone, PA in the mountainside village of Birmingham has openings due to a growing enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Grier is internationally and nationally known. Class sizes average between 8-10 students. Grier has elite academics and has a STEM program within the top 15% of all schools in Pennsylvania and top 20% in the nation. Grier is the #1 school for the arts in Pennsylvania, and is the #1 school in the United States for equestrian sports. Grier has exciting opportunities for qualified candidates in the following position:

High School History Teacher

- AP U.S. History

- AP Psychology

Applicants must be passionate about education and have a willingness to engage in a boarding school environment. They should also be able to obtain the following clearances: Act 34, Act 151, FBI Fingerprint Clearance and Act 126. Grier is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter to: Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director at lcrofcheck@grier.org

Or mail to:

Grier School/Positions Open

Lea Crofcheck, Human Resources Director

2522 Grier School Road

PO Box 308

Tyrone, PA 16686

Phone calls will not be accepted. Applicants are not permitted on campus without a scheduled appointment

To help foster and nurture the students’ interest in learning and be their dedicated ally in their education.

Division/Department: Education / Faculty

Reports to: Head of School / Department Chair

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

· Genuine liking of teenager and an understanding of their development

· Present lessons in a comprehensive and engaging manner using a variety of tools and methods to enable learning

· Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning

· Administer meaningful assessments that measure student comprehension

· Understand and support Grier’s school policies and procedures

· Willingness to follow directions and to think outside of the box

· Ability to adapt to teaching styles and materials

· Enthusiasm for teaching as a profession and for the material and skills being taught

· Six weekend duties, in addition to Opening Weekend, Parent’s Weekend, and Graduation

· Perform all other duties as required

Academic Classroom and other Job Requirements:

· Keep the channels of communication open between Learning Skills faculty, private tutor, and student support consultant

• Maintain a Canvas dashboard for each course taught and update it on a weekly basis.
• Update homework sheets on a weekly basis.

· Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings

· Create, plan, and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and events that promote learning

· Maintain an inviting learning environment that meets the guidelines of the school

· Check your Grier email on a daily basis

· Attend specified department and/or faculty meetings

· Attend activities and events in the evenings and on the weekends as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Degree in teaching or in a specialized subject

· Master’s degree preferred

· Thorough knowledge of teaching practices and legal educational guidelines

· Well-organized, creative, and energetic

· On-going professional development

Grier School is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person