Middle School History Teacher

Specific Responsibilities

Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry. Maintain grade‑level history course pages. Prepare course materials in collaboration with the history department, including syllabi, homework assignments, assessments, and supplementary materials. Administer and evaluate class work, assignments, and assessments. Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning;
Westridge is a 1:1 laptop environment. Collaborate effectively with students, teachers, administrators, staff, and parents. Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices. Support the well‑being of all students. Participate regularly in professional development opportunities to maintain and grow expertise.

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors as required (e.g., field trips, overnight trips).

• Bachelor’s Degree required (history preferred); advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years’ teaching experience, including demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching history to middle school students.
• Ability to teach different subjects in history and a willingness to shift subjects to accommodate the needs of the department and the school.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in student and faculty work that promotes diversity, inclusion, equity, and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in the effective use of technology and integrating technological applications in the classroom.
• Previous experience developing and implementing diversity‑responsive curriculum to improve teaching and student learning.
• Collaborative and collegial attitude and a desire to work closely with a departmental team.
• Diligent and well‑organized work habits.
• Strong understanding of the developmental needs of young women and girls.
• Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Westridge School.

This is a full‑time exempt position and is eligible for Westridge’s comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, vision, dental, and a generous retirement plan. Office hours are 7:50 AM – 3:30 PM; with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary. Annual salary depends on qualifications and years of experience teaching with a range of $63,000 – $100,000+. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and references to Jobs.

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Westridge School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are evaluated without consideration of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.