Lead Teacher at Saint Leo Academy

Honors History Teacher

Saint Leo University seeks a dynamic Honors HISTORY TEACHER to deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction in World History, U.S. History, Government, and Social Studies. The ideal candidate will embrace a flipped classroom model, foster deep critical thinking and inquiry, and support student-athletes in balancing elite athletic training with academic excellence. This role includes serving as an academic advisor to a small group of students with weekly progress reporting to parents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum & Instruction:
  Design and deliver Honors-level courses in World History, U.S. History, Government, and Social Studies using a flipped classroom model that emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, historical inquiry, primary source analysis, and civic engagement.
• Student-Athlete Support:
  Differentiate instruction and assessments to accommodate demanding training and competition schedules while maintaining high academic standards and college-preparatory rigor.
• Advisory & Progress Reporting:
  Serve as academic advisor to an assigned group of students. Monitor progress, provide guidance, and prepare weekly educational progress reports for parents to ensure transparency and support.
• Inquiry & Skill Development:
  Plan and facilitate engaging, inquiry-driven lessons and projects that build strong historical inquiry, primary source analysis, and civic engagement skills aligned with Honors and college-preparatory expectations.
• Flipped Classroom Facilitation:
  Create high-quality pre-class resources and lead dynamic, discussion-driven classroom sessions focused on application, analysis, and deeper understanding.
• Community & Safeguarding:
  Contribute to the boarding school community, support school events, and uphold all child protection and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in Education or relevant subject area (Mathematics, English, History, or related field)
• Valid teaching certification/license (QTS, state license, or equivalent); IB or Cambridge experience strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience at the secondary level, ideally in an Honors, IB, or college-preparatory setting
• Experience with flipped classroom pedagogy and creating engaging digital learning resources
• Strong organizational skills and comfort with regular parent communication and progress reporting
• Passion for working with student-athletes and supporting their dual academic-athletic development
• Excellent collaboration skills with coaches, dorm staff, and academic leadership in a boarding school environment

Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.