History Teacher - Upper School

Upper School History Teacher

Dedicated to excellence in academics, the development of faith, and an emphasis on the whole child, Oak Knoll, a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, offers a premier college preparatory program for girls in its grades 7-12 Upper School. For a position to begin in August 2026, Oak Knoll is seeking a dynamic and collaborative History teacher to join the department.

• Have the content knowledge and intellectual flexibility to teach S. History, World History, and electives, from introductory through advanced levels to students in grades 7-12
• Have the pedagogical expertise to implement skills-based grading practices across all courses
• Plan, prepare, and deliver innovative, intellectually engaging, and academically rigorous instructional content that promotes successful learning
• Use technology to deliver instruction that supports and deepens student learning
• Understand how girls learn and use this knowledge to guide instructional and curricular decisions; apply principles of mind, brain and education science when teaching, developing curriculum, and assessing student learning
• Collaborate in the evaluation and design of History department curriculum
• Support the extracurricular activities of the History department
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students and support their social and emotional learning
• Work collaboratively and professionally with a teaching team, faculty, colleagues, students, administrators, and parents
• Ensure timely communication with parents on issues concerning students' learning needs
• Maintain accurate student records such as grades and comments and communicate such data in accordance with the academic calendar and school expectations
• Collaborate with Lower School Social Studies faculty to ensure curricular alignment
• Engage in continuing professional development
• Participate fully in the life of the Upper School, including attending faculty meetings and in-service
• Engage in all aspects of the Oak Knoll community while promoting and supporting the OKS mission, vision, and values
• Perform other duties as assigned by, and in support of, the Division Head and Head of School
• Report to the History Department Chair

• 3+ years teaching experience at the middle and/ or high school level
• Bachelor's degree required;
  Master's degree preferred (degrees in related subject matter)
• Experience with the Advanced Placement curriculum is preferred, but not required
• A commitment to girls' education and to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly
• Ability to demonstrate growth mindset, optimism, and belief that all students can excel
• An education mindset that believes that a teacher's role is to innovate and think creatively about education and meeting the needs of every child
• Experience as a practitioner of diversity, equity and inclusion in and outside of the classroom
• Highly collaborative and self-motivated
• Ability to make contributions to the School outside one's academic department, including to club and advisory programs
• Ability to uphold the School's professional standards including punctuality, courtesy and discretion
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

Oak Knoll is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is required. As a Holy Child school, we work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life. We know that we can build a better world by learning from each other and embracing differences, and we are committed to making Oak Knoll a truly inclusive place to work and learn.