Social Studies Teacher

For the 2025/2026 academic year, we are actively seeking a dynamic and dedicated Social Studies Teacher to join our faculty. This role involves teaching a range of history and social science courses, with an emphasis on AP or other advanced studies in the Upper School.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Design and deliver rigorous curricula for both lower-level foundational courses and Advanced Placement (AP) Social Studies subjects (e.g., AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP Government).
• Develop engaging and challenging instructional resources that foster critical thinking, historical analysis, and advanced writing skills.
• Establish clear learning objectives and utilize diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate the varying educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students.
• Maintain accurate grade books and complete necessary administrative duties, including preparing and distributing student performance reports.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, ongoing professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
• Provide individualized tutoring and academic support to students, focusing on college-level expectations and exam preparation.
• Manage classroom environment effectively, promoting a positive, disciplined, and intellectually stimulating climate.
• Stay abreast of current topics in educational pedagogy and historical scholarship to ensure curriculum relevance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a related field. A Master’s Degree or significant coursework in a relevant content area is highly preferred.
• Connecticut State Teaching License (or eligibility for certification) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a full-time lead teacher, preferably in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) or other advanced/honors level Social Studies courses is a significant asset.
• Proven ability to integrate diverse curriculum resources and use technology to enhance instruction.
• Must successfully complete state-mandated background checks and fingerprinting.

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.