High School History Teacher

About the Role

Excel teachers are responsible for delivering effective, high-quality, rigorous college‑preparatory instruction designed to foster the success of their students. Teachers who thrive at Excel tend to be entrepreneurial instructors and hungry learners who crave frequent, high‑quality feedback on their practice. They also have a great deal of passion and expertise in their content area that they are eager to share with students.

$50k - 81k, commensurate with experience. The ideal candidate would start in August 2026.

• Teach High School World History and Early Modern Civilization 1 to our students;
• Collaborate with department members on curriculum refinement and implementation;
• Design and implement rigorous assessments that evaluate student mastery of academic standards;
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment for all students by implementing Excel’s strategies and best practices consistently;
• Provide coverage as needed during non‑instructional time;
• Serve as a productive member of the Excel Academy community; and
• Do whatever it takes to ensure the mission of the school is upheld.

• You share a commitment to and belief in all students and the mission of Excel Academy Charter Schools, including Excel’s values and educational model;
• You are committed to addressing racial and economic inequity in education;
• You work effectively in a team environment and have a willingness and desire to support others in doing their best work; and
• You are open to change, are willing to problem‑solve, and seek feedback for your own professional growth and improvement.

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required.

• Preference will be given to applicants who share points of intersection with our students, such as speaking Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, or a language commonly spoken by our students and families at an advanced level, being first generation college graduates, or having grown up low‑income.