Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teac

Order#: NY1700807
Long Term Substitute Social Studies Teacher: U.S. History and Global II
Full-Time

Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, an institution known for its tradition of excellence, is seeking a dedicated Long-Term Substitute High School Social Studies Teacher (U.S. History & Global History II) for November 2026 March 2027. The ideal candidate will inspire curiosity about world history and civics while developing students' skills in critical thinking, document analysis, and primary source evaluation.

Working collaboratively with department colleagues and communicating effectively with families, the teacher will support the academic and personal growth of all students. Candidates are expected to embody and communicate the schools mission, philosophy, and core values, inspiring students to grow into young women of heart, faith, and courage in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy.

• Plans, prepares, and delivers classroom instruction using a variety of presentation methods to keep students engaged and meet their instructional needs
• Embraces and utilizes technology in lesson planning and instruction
• Manages student classroom behavior to promote a safe, positive, and optimal learning environment. This may include reporting incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, and adhering to state law and school policies
• Assess student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents, and administration and preparing progress and final report cards
• Collaborates with the instructional team, accepts feedback, and incorporates improvements into lesson plans
• Fosters and maintains open collaborative communication with parents, administration, and school counselors
• Attends department and faculty meetings and contributes to meaningful discussion regarding curriculum, instruction, and evaluation
• Assumes additional responsibilities including but not limited to homeroom, study hall, lunch duty, substitute teaching, as needed
• Upholds the mission of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women
• Demonstrates the Mercy charisms and acts as a role model of world class learning
• Promotes Mercy values and Critical Concerns in our community
• Participates in Mercy traditions and celebrations

• Bachelors degree in history, social studies education, or related content area
• Experience in classroom instruction at the middle and/or high school levels
• Demonstrates success in classroom management and a commitment to the success of students
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful learning environment

• Masters degree in history, education, or related content area
• New York State teacher certification in specific content areas (Social Studies)
• Five years teaching experience or equivalent experience in content area
• Experience teaching in an independent school setting