History Teacher - Upper School

Founded in 1901, Holton-Arms School is a nationally recognized independent school for girls in grades 3–12 that encourages young women to approach the world with curiosity, courage, and a sense of responsibility to use their talents for the greater good. Rooted in a long legacy of excellence and guided by future-forward thinking, Holton offers a vibrant, purpose-driven learning environment where students, faculty, and staff bring deep engagement, spirit, and passion to their work.

The mission of the Holton-Arms School is to cultivate the unique potential of young women through the education not only of the mind, but of the soul and spirit. Students are scholars, artists, and athletes who find their voices, take risks, learn from challenges, and build lifelong friendships—embodying the school’s motto, Inveniam viam aut faciam (“I will find a way or make one”).

We seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests who share our passion for helping girls learn, grow, and thrive. Together, we are committed to cultivating the leaders of tomorrow who will make a positive impact on their communities and the world.

Position Summary

The Holton-Arms Upper School History and Social Sciences Teacher is an engaging educator dedicated to fostering historical thinking, civic understanding, and intellectual curiosity in our students. They are responsible for designing and facilitating a student-centered curriculum with teaching assignments that may include United States history, ancient and modern world history, and other departmental offerings based on school needs and the candidate’s experience. The ideal candidate is an educator who genuinely enjoys working with Upper School students and understands the intellectual, social, and emotional development of adolescents. They bring intellectual energy, flexibility, curiosity, and strong communication skills to their teaching and thrive in a highly collaborative culture where colleagues plan together, share ideas openly, and support one another. We seek professionals who are generous team members, thoughtful classroom leaders, and mentors committed to creating engaging, discussion-rich learning environments where students are challenged to think critically, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

Beyond the classroom, expectations include fulfilling assigned duties as required, communicating effectively with students and parents, and working collaboratively with other teachers in the department and division, as well as with administrators. Upper School teachers are also expected to advise a small group of students and generally support the day-to-day experience of Upper School students. Teachers serve as advisors, mentors, and role models responsible for preserving a positive learning environment, one where teachers are committed to all of our students’ well-being, academic excellence, and supporting our Global Education and Diversity institutional priorities.

Qualifications & Experiences

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in History, government, education, or a related humanities or social sciences field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of successful teaching or teaching-related experience, preferably in an Upper School or secondary school environment. Demonstrated ability to support the academic, social, and emotional development of adolescents.
• Content Expertise: Strong background in history required, with the flexibility and interest to teach Upper School courses in United States history, world history, and other history or social sciences offerings as needed. Ability to help students engage with historical scholarship, primary and secondary sources, and complex questions across multiple perspectives.
• Collaborative Practice: Proven ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment, including actively contributing to curriculum design, sharing pedagogical ideas, and partnering with colleagues in support of students and the broader school community.
• Pedagogical Skill: Demonstrated skill in designing engaging, student-centered learning experiences that promote critical thinking, discussion, inquiry, and analytical writing. Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and thoughtful integration of educational technology to deepen learning.
• Student Connection: Builds strong relationships with students and creates a classroom environment that balances intellectual challenge with support, encouraging students to take academic risks and grow as confident thinkers and communicators.
• Commitment to DEIB: Demonstrated understanding of how systems of power and privilege shape historical narratives, along with a commitment to cultivating an equitable and inclusive classroom and community.
• Professionalism: Highly dependable, reflective, and growth-oriented. Exercises sound professional judgment, communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues, and meets responsibilities with integrity.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Holton-Arms cherishes the uniqueness of each of our members including current and former students, faculty, and staff. We seek to create an inclusive environment that sees, values, and supports diverse identities and experiences, cultivates engaging discourse, and empowers our students to be thriving members of the global community. At Holton-Arms, each of us is responsible for fostering an equitable, respectful, and just community.

Salary & Benefits

The average salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000, the exact salary to be determined based on education and experience. We use a step scale to determine teacher salary. Additional stipends are available for coaching, certain club sponsorship and significant commitments outside of the classroom. Benefits include health insurance with a generous employer contribution to medical, dental and vision; life and disability insurance; 403b retirement savings with an employer match and non-elective contribution; employee assistance program, tuition remission for eligible children; professional development opportunities; paid parental leave after one year of employment; paid sick and personal days; and lunch is provided on school days.

Application Details

To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and the names of three references.

Salary : $70,000 - $100,000