Upper School History Teacher

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 U.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 a 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

Salary range of $65, is commensurate with experience; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where diversity is celebrated, and cultural competency is essential. Guided by principles of justice, peace, and compassion, we strive to build a community where individuals learn from one another, embrace differences, and contribute to a more just and inclusive world.