What are the responsibilities and job description for the Upper School History Teacher position at Trevor Day School?
Trevor Day School is seeking candidates for a full-time Upper School History Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. Responsibilities may include teaching 10th-Grade United States History and advanced elective courses in Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors. Candidates should have a strong interest in working with a diverse student body and colleagues in an open and collaborative environment. All Trevor teachers serve as advisors and are expected to participate actively in the school's daily life.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, as well as a minimum of three years of experience in teaching history.
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Experience using technology to enhance classroom learning.
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Familiarity with inquiry-based learning and digital scholarship.
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Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues on lesson planning and innovative curriculum development.
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Proven ability to form strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
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Familiarity with differentiated instruction to accommodate a range of learning styles.
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Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Growth mindset and passion for learning.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Flexibility, creativity, patience, and a sense of humor.
The full-time salary range for this position is $55,000–$176,000 as per the school’s salary scale. When extending an offer for employment, Trevor Day School bases the salary upon several factors that include (but are not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education, training, key skills, and peer salary equity. The school also offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
About Trevor Day School
Trevor Day School (www.trevor.org) is a preschool through 12th grade coeducational, independent school in Manhattan serving approximately 725 students. Trevor Day School educates college-bound students to achieve academic and personal excellence in an inquiry-driven, idea-rich community. Trevor celebrates diversity of thought, experiences, and culture; promotes compassion, collaboration, courage, and creativity; and develops in children a recognition of their own unique potential as lifelong learners and leaders who act as responsible global citizens.
Trevor Day School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our community.
Salary : $55,000 - $176,000
