Upper School History Teacher - 2025-26 - Mid-Year Replacement

Indian Creek School is an independent, co-ed day school in which 600 students aged 3 to Grade 12 partner with innovative teachers in an outstanding educational program. Located on a beautiful, 114-acre campus in Crownsville, Maryland (just north of Annapolis), ICS students are nurtured and known as individuals while being challenged to discover their passions, purpose, and potential. The school's mission statement reads: Indian Creek School inspires authenticity, connection, and curiosity so every student can pursue their full potential in scholarship and in life. 

ICS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission and values, who are committed to nurturing learners as individuals, and who are looking to join a vibrant community of professionals who are passionate about education. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our community plays a critical role in making sure the institution lives up to its mission.

This is a part-time (20-30 hours), position from December 2025 to June 2025 which reports to the Upper School Principal. The position will not extend into the 2026-2027 school year.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Teach two or three sections of Upper School (Grades 9-12) History, including AP level courses.
• Use a variety of pedagogical approaches, assessments, and strategies to drive instruction in Upper School History classes.
• Provide feedback on student assignments in a timely and constructive manner.
• Maintain an online course page on the School's LMS aligned with academic standards and expectations.
• Collaborate with History colleagues committed to building reading, writing, analytical, and communication skills while centering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Develop and deliver interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Use a variety of assessments, such as student portfolios and project-based learning, to measure student understanding and drive instruction.
• Work with the Upper School principal and the Upper School team to ensure a positive and engaging Upper School experience for students.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Attend all divisional, departmental, and school faculty meetings, including professional development days.
• Other duties as assigned by the Upper School Principal.
  
  

Qualifications  

• Desire to be actively engaged in the work of innovative teaching, diversity and inclusion, and ongoing professional growth. 
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree (Master's preferred)   
• Educational philosophy aligns with the mission and vision of Indian Creek School 
• Resilient, mission-driven, and proactive in creating a supportive learning environment for students 
• Collaborative by nature, and an effective communicator with students, teachers, administrators, and families. 
• Proficiency in technology 
• Federal and State Background Check clearance and MSDE Employment History review 
  
  

Benefits

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience at an educational institution and prior administrative experience and responsibilities. Candidates will be offered a competitive salary and are exempt from overtime within the range of $41,250 - $71,250, prorated based off start date, and dependent on experience. As this position is part-time, benefits are not provided in this role's compensation package.

Equal Employment 

Indian Creek School is an equal opportunity employer and educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.