History Teacher, Upper School

Dates: Start date August 26, 2026

Reports to: History department chair and upper school division head

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Position Summary

Nobles seeks a full-time, experienced history teacher to begin at the end of August, 2026. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic department whose members are passionate about teaching history, working collaboratively, and developing positive student-teacher relationships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach four sections of history (world history I and world history II)
• Attend faculty, department, and course team meetings
• Commit to ongoing growth in classroom practice and curricular development
• Contribute to school life in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission, or performing arts during two of three seasons)
• Attend all-school morning assemblies
• Supervise one study hall per 7-day cycle
• Complete two chaperone duties per year
• Participate in one to two admission events per year
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred
• Experience teaching history in a rigorous academic environment, preferably at the high school level
• A demonstrated interest in working with young people

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

People of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA community, religious minorities, and members of other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Please note that Nobles does offer campus housing as a benefit for some positions, but availability is extremely limited and not guaranteed.

About Noble and Greenough School (Nobles)

Nobles is a day and five-day boarding school for students in grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Since 1866, Nobles has empowered students to embrace the moment and prepare for the future. The community is grounded in the values of curiosity, respect, playfulness, generosity, and belonging, guided by our mission to forge human connections, inspire lifelong discovery, and unlock the potential to do good.

Meaningful and enduring connections among students, faculty, and staff are at the core of who we are. We cultivate a community that balances academic excellence with student well-being, values diversity and inclusion, and expands access so that every individual can thrive.

We seek candidates who are dedicated to supporting young people and to pursuing their own professional growth.

Nobles seeks multifaceted educators who will contribute significantly to the life of the school in at least one non-academic area (e.g., athletics, community service, admission, or performing arts) beyond the classroom teaching responsibilities of this position.