Instructor - History jobs in Philadelphia, PA

History Posting

The Opportunity

Episcopal Academy is actively seeking a passionate and dedicated History Teacher to join our vibrant and collaborative learning community. The ideal candidate will possess a deep love for the subject of history, a strong commitment to developing and implementing innovative teaching strategies, and a natural affinity for working with middle and upper-school-aged students. The selected individual will be responsible for teaching four sections of History, advising a small group of students, and participating in the life of the school in some capacity.

Who You Are

We're looking for a dynamic educator to challenge and inspire our students. You could be a good fit if you:

• Develop and implement engaging, diverse, and inclusive history curricula, emphasizing historical thinking, inquiry, and literacy.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that encourages student autonomy, interaction, inquiry, and learning.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-organized and positive classroom environment.

• Assess students' progress, provide constructive feedback, and adapt lessons to ensure understanding and advancement.
• Keep detailed records of students' progress and provide regular communication to parents and guardians.
• Passion for history and teaching middle and upper school students.

Who We Are

While each employee at Episcopal brings a unique set of competencies and skills to their work, we believe all employees should:

• Be student-centered, embrace school and life, and show it through actions and interactions with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Embody and live The Stripes.
• Consistently maintain high standards for their work and motivate others to achieve the same standard of excellence.
• Demonstrate a desire and willingness to constantly grow and learn, both personally and professionally, and see others - especially students - as having the ability to learn and reach success.
• Foster a positive culture by being optimistic, selfless, flexible, and collaborative.
• Demonstrate a belief in and commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse school community.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume, and list of three references as pdf documents.

The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion statement.