What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School History Teacher position at St. Margaret's Episcopal School - Orange County?
Upper School History Teacher at St. Margaret's Episcopal School - Orange County
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Until Filled
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9496610108 1224
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Salary
$73,000 - $87,000 Annually
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About the Employer
Be a part of an institution on an important mission. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham, the St. Margaret’s professional community comprises a dedicated and passionate team of more than 275 faculty and staff. We view the mission as the responsibility of every member of the professional community, and we foster a culture that values, loves and supports their individual contributions. We embrace and encourage creativity, innovation, ingenuity and continual iteration as we strive to advance our academic excellence and transformative experience for our students. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret’s, every day, their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise, so they can contribute to a vibrant, creative, nurturing environment that reflects our students and provides windows for them to view the world.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Upper School History Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous, and student-centered instruction in history courses, while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of students in alignment with the mission and core values of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School. Supports the development of students’ critical thinking, analytical writing, and engagement with diverse historical perspectives across Upper School grade levels.
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Teaching and Instruction • Deliver high-quality instruction in Upper School history courses, which may include World History and Geography, AP Psychology, AP European History, or other semester electives depending on candidate’s area of expertise and staffing needs. • Design and implement engaging, challenging, and culturally responsive lessons and assessments that promote critical thinking, analysis, and creativity. • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support inquiry-based learning, historical thinking skills, and student engagement. • Integrate primary and secondary sources, research-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections into instruction. • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. • Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. • Maintain a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages student voice and academic risk-taking. • Collaborate with grade-level and departmental colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and progression. Student Support and Engagement • Foster a supportive classroom climate that promotes student voice, respect, and academic growth. • Serve as a grade-level advisor or SEA Term (St. Margaret’s Exploration Academy – experiential education) instructor, supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of students. • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and maintain open communication with families. • Support students in developing strong research, writing, and analytical skills. • Encourage a lifelong love of learning and intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom.
Professional Responsibilities • Participate actively in division meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives. • Stay current on best practices in history education, pedagogy, and curriculum development. • Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices. • Contribute to the broader life of the school, which may include supporting student clubs, enrichment opportunities, or summer programming. • Uphold the mission and core values of the school in all professional interactions. • Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Required • Bachelor’s degree in History or a closely related field. • 3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience. • Strong instructional skills with proven classroom management and communication abilities. • Comfort with educational technology and innovative teaching practices. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team-based environment. Preferred • Master’s degree in History or a closely related field. • Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science. • Experience teaching grades 9–12. • Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses. • Experience in independent schools. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: • Salary Range: $73,000 - $87,000 • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • Paid Time Off: 10 Faculty wellness days • Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution • Additional: Tuition Remission, Salary Continuance Plan, Wee Tartan Childcare Center (upon availability)
Requirements / Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Teaching and Instruction • Deliver high-quality instruction in Upper School history courses, which may include World History and Geography, AP Psychology, AP European History, or other semester electives depending on candidate’s area of expertise and staffing needs. • Design and implement engaging, challenging, and culturally responsive lessons and assessments that promote critical thinking, analysis, and creativity. • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support inquiry-based learning, historical thinking skills, and student engagement. • Integrate primary and secondary sources, research-based learning, and interdisciplinary connections into instruction. • Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. • Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. • Maintain a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages student voice and academic risk-taking. • Collaborate with grade-level and departmental colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and progression. Student Support and Engagement • Foster a supportive classroom climate that promotes student voice, respect, and academic growth. • Serve as a grade-level advisor or SEA Term (St. Margaret’s Exploration Academy – experiential education) instructor, supporting the academic and social-emotional needs of students. • Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and maintain open communication with families. • Support students in developing strong research, writing, and analytical skills. • Encourage a lifelong love of learning and intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom.
Professional Responsibilities • Participate actively in division meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives. • Stay current on best practices in history education, pedagogy, and curriculum development. • Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices. • Contribute to the broader life of the school, which may include supporting student clubs, enrichment opportunities, or summer programming. • Uphold the mission and core values of the school in all professional interactions. • Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Required • Bachelor’s degree in History or a closely related field. • 3 years of full-time classroom teaching experience. • Strong instructional skills with proven classroom management and communication abilities. • Comfort with educational technology and innovative teaching practices. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team-based environment. Preferred • Master’s degree in History or a closely related field. • Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science. • Experience teaching grades 9–12. • Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses. • Experience in independent schools. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: • Salary Range: $73,000 - $87,000 • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • Paid Time Off: 10 Faculty wellness days • Retirement: 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution • Additional: Tuition Remission, Salary Continuance Plan, Wee Tartan Childcare Center (upon availability)
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Salary : $73,000 - $87,000