High School US History Teacher

High School US History Teacher

Job : 5697921

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 07, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

As the High School History Teacher at Veritas Prep High School, you will deliver engaging and rigorous instruction that prepares students for success in college-level coursework. You will teach a comprehensive curriculum, integrating key topics and employing relevant case studies and projects that resonate with students’ experiences, while fostering their skills as critical thinkers. You will work collaboratively with a team to create an inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds feel valued and supported, emphasizing student participation, discussion, and leadership.

In addition, you will partner with content and grade‑level colleagues, as well as higher education partners, to ensure alignment and coherence in objectives, enhancing our collective efforts to prepare students for the next stage of their educational journey.

• Teach assigned classes, aligning curriculum with interdisciplinary goals and cross‑cutting literacy skills when appropriate.
• Teach a seminar course focused on college, career, and life readiness, utilizing relevant platforms and resources aligned with postsecondary partners.
• Leverage and continually deepen your content knowledge to create high‑quality, effective lessons.
• Learn, contribute to, and implement school‑wide routines and systems that promote a smooth, efficient learning environment.
• Use data to inform decisions and support the academic growth of students in the classroom.
• Integrate college and career readiness skills into your lessons and daily interactions with students.
• Build strong relationships and actively communicate with parents, families, and community partners.
• Engage in learning about and supporting initiatives related to anti‑racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
• Contribute to fostering a student‑centered culture by providing opportunities for student feedback and leadership.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development to enhance your teaching practices.

• Demonstrates an unwavering belief that all students can meet and exceed grade‑level academic standards.
• Exhibits a commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective practice as an educator.
• Builds and sustains positive, collaborative, and effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both oral and written contexts.
• Maintains consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Massachusetts DESE Elementary Licensure Preferred, or eligibility to achieve Highly Qualified status within one year of employment, demonstrated by a passing score on the Communications and Literacy Skills (Reading and Writing) MTEL, a passing score on the History MTEL (or equivalent), and a Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement.
• Authorized to work in the United States, with valid work authorization in place by the first day of employment.

Salary Range for this position is $58,000–$100,000 exclusive of fringe benefits. If hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Family/Medical Leave Insurance (private and meets state requirements)
• Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance (100% employer paid)
• Enrollment in Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (teacher pension program)
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and more.

Veritas Prep is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or qualified job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to, but is not limited to, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, training, and termination.

Position Type: Full‑time

Salary: $58,000 to $100,000 Per Year

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Social Studies: US History