History and Social Science Teacher

History and Social Science Teacher – Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus, Pasadena, California

Mayfield Senior School, an independent Catholic girls’ high school, seeks a mission-driven, dynamic, and student-centered History and Social Science Teacher for the  school year.

Rooted in the Holy Child commitment to educating the “whole child” and the goal of launching young women for success, Mayfield Senior seeks an experienced History and Social Science educator with strong content knowledge in United States and global history and politics, pedagogical expertise, and a deep understanding of how students learn best in discussion-driven, reading-and-writing-intensive classrooms.

This teacher will inspire curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking while fostering a classroom community rooted in respect, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. The teacher will also be an integral member of the school community, contributing fully to the life of the school. Typical responsibilities include teaching four or five sections across our college-prep, honors and/or AP-level courses along with other duties as assigned.

• Positivity and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life
• Strong expertise and a passion for the humanities and social sciences, analytical thinking and writing, and inquiry-based learning
• A commitment to cultivating student voice, discussion, and critical thinking
• Patience and persistence
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Model and promote the mission, values, and Holy Child charism of the school
• Employ diverse instructional strategies to support a range of learners
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
• Design and deliver engaging, rigorous Social Science curricula for high school students that emphasize critical thinking, writing, and research.
• Teach a range of courses that may include college-preparatory, honors, and/or AP History and Social Science courses across all grade levels 9th to 12th
• Facilitate analytical reading and writing, research, and discussion-based learning
• Meet with students one-on-one outside of class time
• Respond thoughtfully to individual learning needs with a student-centered approach
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum alignment and instructional practices
• Participate fully in school life, including advisory, faculty meetings, grade-level initiatives, and student programs
• Evening and weekend work may be required for school events
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance inclusive, effective, and innovative teaching practices

• Bachelor’s degree in History or relevant Humanities and Social Science disciplines; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience (independent school and/or girls’ school experience preferred)
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, colleagues, administrators, and families
• Commitment to the mission and core values of a Holy Child school
• Demonstrated dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in education
• Experience with differentiated instruction for diverse learners
• Strong classroom management skills emphasizing engagement and positive reinforcement
• Proficiency with educational technology and digital learning tools

• Ability to lift up to 20–25 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events and student activities
• Ability to supervise students in varied environments (classrooms, outdoor settings)

• Annual salary range: $64,100 - $82,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications, aligned with Mayfield’s salary scale

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Statement of educational philosophy
• Three professional references

Please send materials to:
Denise
Cruz
Magallanes,
Human
Resources
Manager,

HR

Mayfield Senior School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.