Middle School History Teacher

Job Description

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 three sections of History: two sections of Geography 7 and one section of Civics 8.

• Planning and developing course content to ensure the quality and continuity of the curriculum.
• Involvement with three 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.
• Demonstrated passion for the study of history and culture.
• Capacity for working with a range of learning abilities.
• Experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment.
• Creativity and strong writing and communication skills.
• Flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork, and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires.
• Early career candidates encouraged to apply, especially if they possess an interest in continuous professional learning and developing pedagogy.
• Must be able to successfully complete the state-mandated CORI, SORI, general background check, and fingerprint-based criminal background check.
• 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.