Humanities (History) Teacher Upper School

Steamboat Mountain School faculty design and facilitate learner-centered, inquiry-rich courses that integrate vigorous academics with real-world, field-based experiences. Grounded in mind–brain–education research and student-centered approaches, our practice emphasizes clear learning goals, frequent formative feedback, and purposeful student voice. In small classes, advisory, and co-curricular life, teachers cultivate belonging and character. At SMS, students are known well, challenged appropriately, and encouraged to think critically about their place within the community. Our classrooms extend to mountains, studios, labs, and global travel programs where students apply knowledge, collaborate, and reflect. Faculty work across disciplines, have high expectations for growth, and integrate technology (including responsible AI) to deepen thinking. Most importantly, faculty demonstrate a commitment to their own professional growth and development as educators.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Upper School Humanities Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. Successful candidates will have a passion for core high school humanities disciplines such as history, civics, and social studies, and an interest in teaching interdisciplinary humanities courses that connect cultural, historical, and contemporary perspectives. This position will report directly to the Assistant Head of School and will be responsible for developing curriculum, designing lessons, and engaging students in high-quality learning.

Steamboat Mountain School’s humanities program exists to cultivate thoughtful readers, writers, and thinkers who engage deeply with texts, ideas, and the world around them. SMS humanities students learn to analyze, interpret, and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. Humanities teachers focus on building fluency with critical reading, analytical writing, discussion-based inquiry, historical and cultural understanding, and evidence-based argumentation.

Specific Job Responsibilities Include

• Create units and lesson plans that prioritize student engagement and individual needs using student-centered and inquiry-based approaches.
• Prepare lessons and develop engaging humanities curricula grounded in reading, writing, discussion, and analysis.
• Employ a variety of teaching methods and differentiated instruction to engage a range of learners.
• Maintain accurate records of student growth and communicate progress with families.
• Create a classroom culture that is engaging, student-centered, and effectively managed.
• Participate in and lead outdoor education trips throughout the year.
• Lead outdoor trips and activities.
• Residential life duties (hiring preference given to candidates wanting to lead and having experience with residential life programs).
• Potentially lead an international trip for a month in the spring.
• Attend faculty meetings and maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school as well as through self-selected professional growth activities.
• Attend the start-of-school meetings and end-of-year school meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Assistant Head of School.
• Teaching faculty are eligible to take the non-work days during traditional school holidays as listed in the school’s official calendar and separate from paid sick leave, but only as their professional responsibilities allow.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in education.
• Bachelor’s degree in a humanities-related field (history, literature, English, cultural studies, or related discipline); Master’s degree preferred.
• Interest in outdoor education and project-based learning
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, the ability and desire to work collaboratively, and dedication to continuously developing and practicing cultural competence in one’s teaching are also essential.