Asst. Professor - History jobs in Pittsfield, MA

Applications Accepted Starting 4/17

Application Review Starting 4/22

Miss Hall’s School seeks a full-time History Teacher for the 2024-25 school year and beyond. The History Department wishes to diversify its staff and expand its offerings based on the expertise of a globally oriented educator with strong teaching credentials. We are especially interested in candidates who specialize in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, or the African diaspora. Candidates should be ready to teach U.S. history and develop distinctive coursework for juniors and seniors commensurate with the applicant’s interests and experience. Miss Hall’s champions social justice and is looking for a collaborative teacher who shares this commitment. Miss Hall’s School is committed to diversifying its faculty and encourages applicants who are committed to bringing a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to their work.

Miss Hall’s School inspires and encourages each girl to pursue the highest standards of learning and character; to contribute boldly and creatively to the common good; and to seek a purposeful life based on honor, respect, growth, and personal authenticity.

At Miss Hall’s School, we champion social justice; insist that all community members demonstrate respect for each other through words and actions; and affirm that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to learning and problem solving, discovery and personal growth, and cultivating empathy and cultural competency. Guided by these beliefs, and with the understanding that being an inclusive community requires ongoing work and commitment, we foster cross cultural dialogue and allyship to honor and celebrate our diverse community.

Requirements

● At least two years of teaching experience at the high school or college level

● Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field; Master’s Degree preferred

● Demonstrated commitment to designing innovative and inclusive curriculum

● Interest and willingness to participate in interdisciplinary initiatives with other departments

● Demonstrated interest in, commitment to, and ability to work with students of varied academic levels and interests

● Demonstrated ability to integrate classroom technologies to enhance teaching, learning, and preparation for the future

● Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and the ability to work with a diverse population of students, families, and colleagues

● Commitment to the Miss Hall’s School Mission and Core Values

Salary benchmarked with NAIS medians and commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• High school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Boarding school
• In-person
• Private school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsfield, MA 01201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsfield, MA 01201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person