Middle School Humanities Teacher

The Nueva School

Middle School Humanities (History) Teacher 

Full-time Position

Starting July 1, 2026 

Position Summary

Nueva seeks a humanities teacher for our middle school division. This constructivist educator, with deep content knowledge and a love of teaching reading, research, and presentation skills, will team with other motivated colleagues to create dynamic cross-curricular lessons. Strong collaboration skills are a must. Experience with project-based learning, technology integration, and curriculum development are necessary. Successful candidates will demonstrate a lifelong love of learning, depth of knowledge in literature and history that represent diverse voices and experiences, a sense of humor, and the ability to differentiate curriculum for a range of gifted learners.

A Day in the Life

Each day at Nueva middle school is collaborative, dynamic, and grounded in meaningful relationships with students and colleagues. As a middle school humanities teacher, your day involves a combination of teaching classes, running an advisory, meeting one-on-one with students, collaborating with colleagues, and engaging in the day-to-day life of the school. 

Your daily routine varies from day to day, with activities such as middle school morning meetings on Zoom, whole-grade-level meetings led by our deans, advisory, and supervision duties. As a member of the humanities department and a grade-level team, you participate in student support meetings where teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and administrators gather to share celebrations, concerns, and strategies in support of students.

A middle school humanities teacher’s class schedule includes four 75-minute student-facing blocks over the course of two days. The middle school block schedule includes 8 instructional blocks over two days, alternating Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday. Class sizes range from 12 to 16 students, giving teachers and students an opportunity to build more thoughtful, intentional relationships.

The middle school has created space on Fridays for special classes planned and facilitated by teachers, including workshops to prepare students for our annual week-long trips, discussions of current events, Lit Club, and choice time at the end of the day. Fridays also feature assemblies, many of which are performances by our student musicians. These “Bonus Fridays” are tech-free, with students leaving their laptops at home. All middle school teachers chaperone field trips and one annual week-long trip each year.

General Responsibilities for Teachers in Middle School Division

• Lead by example in commitment to Nueva’s mission: “Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the student’s imaginative mind.”
• Develop and teach expertly your course of study with the highest standards for each student
• Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry
• Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum and instruction 
• Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences
• Form a collaborative and effective partnership with parents and students 
• Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
• Support the development of the whole child, with particular attention to the social and emotional development of the students
• Actively participate in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning day-long and multiple-day trips and events, serving on committees, developing new programs at the school, and supervising students 
• Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion through pedagogy 
• Demonstrate ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, teach a Lit Club, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
• Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning

Position Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, English, History, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents
• Experience teaching at the middle school and/or secondary school level
• Demonstrated mastery in an area of study and ability to teach within and across academic disciplines
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to a team-based environment
• Desire to work with middle school–aged students and support their academic and social-emotional development

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Humanities, English, History, or a related field
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary or integrated curriculum (e.g., humanities, social studies English)
• Demonstrated ability to design project-based or inquiry-driven learning experiences
• Experience integrating curriculum across subject areas and collaborating on cross-disciplinary initiatives
• Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive pedagogy
• Experience in independent schools or similar educational settings

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time salary range for this faculty position is $80,800 to $166,000. The starting salary is based on, but not limited to, several factors, including type and years of creditable experience, education level, and expertise.

We offer a full benefits package that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees; employer contribution toward dependent insurance premiums; a generous match on our 403(b) retirement plan; long-term and short-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and free lunch. Eligibility rules apply.

To Apply

Please submit your application information - cover letter describing your interest and preparedness for the position, a resume documenting your relevant experience and expertise, and contact information for three professional references, including an explanation of your relationship - to the Nueva Employment Website.  To address specific questions, please email Karen Tiegel at ktiegel@nuevaschool.org.

The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. 

About The Nueva School

The Nueva School, an internationally recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.

A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”

For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: www.nuevaschool.org

Salary : $80,800 - $166,000