What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle and Upper School History Teacher position at Williston?
The Williston Northampton School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton Massachusetts and is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12. We are seeking a full-time History Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This position is responsible for teaching four sections of History across the middle (Grades 7 8) and upper school (grades 9 - 12). The History Teacher is responsible for planning and developing course content to ensure the quality and continuity of the curriculum. This position includes involvement with two seasons of our afternoon athletics and extracurricular activities as well as student advising. Living on campus and working in the School’s residential life program may also be an option with this position. Driving a school minibus is an expectation of this position.
Strong candidates will have middle or high school History teaching experience, preferably within an independent boarding school environment. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for the study of history and culture, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment, creativity, and strong writing and communication skills. Candidates must possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork, and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if they possess an interest in continuous professional learning and developing pedagogy.
Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state-mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check, and a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Candidates must also hold a valid driver’s license. Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Chris Pelliccia, Dean of Faculty, through the link provided. Full benefit and retirement plan eligibility. EOE Non-smoking campus.
Strong candidates will have middle or high school History teaching experience, preferably within an independent boarding school environment. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, an advanced degree is preferred. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for the study of history and culture, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment, creativity, and strong writing and communication skills. Candidates must possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork, and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires. Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if they possess an interest in continuous professional learning and developing pedagogy.
Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state-mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check, and a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Candidates must also hold a valid driver’s license. Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Chris Pelliccia, Dean of Faculty, through the link provided. Full benefit and retirement plan eligibility. EOE Non-smoking campus.