High School History Teacher
About The Position
History Teacher Position (Maternity Leave Replacement) at St. Joseph Hill Academy HS, Staten Island Mission Statement: St. Joseph Hill Academy, a Catholic High School, in keeping with Christian values and the traditions of the Daughters of Divine Charity, seeks to educate and empower young women to be confident, independent thinkers with strong character and leadership qualities, who stand ready to meet society's challenges. Description of the Academy: St. Joseph Hill Academy is an all-girls private preparatory school of about 400 students in grades 9-12. Located on Staten Island, near the Verranzano Bridge, it is known for its strong academic tradition, supportive community, and commitment to developing confident, intellectually curious, and service-driven leaders. Rooted in the values of the Daughters of Divine Charity, Hill provides a rigorous curriculum, robust STEM and humanities pathways, vibrant extracurricular and athletic programs, and a warm, mission-centered environment where faculty are empowered to inspire excellence. Our dedicated educators work collaboratively, value innovation, and play a vital role in shaping students' growth, academically, socially, and spiritually. Joining Hill means becoming part of a close-knit, forward-thinking community that believes in educating the whole student and preparing them for success in college and beyond. Qualifications and Requirements: The ideal candidate for this temporary position is an engaging, knowledgeable educator with a strong background in social studies instruction. They should be prepared to teach U.S. Government to seniors and Global History I to freshmen, providing clear, well-structured lessons that build students' critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills. The candidate should be comfortable designing and delivering curriculum-aligned coursework, managing a diverse classroom, and supporting students at varying levels of readiness. Experience teaching either or both courses at the high school level is highly preferred. A degree in History, Social Studies Education, Political Science, or a related field is required; a master's degree and teaching certification are preferred but not mandatory. The ideal educator demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, and flexibility, qualities essential for a smooth transition during the maternity leave period. They should contribute positively to the school community, collaborate well with department colleagues, and create a welcoming, structured environment that supports both freshman learners and seniors preparing for graduation. Salary for this position for Spring Semester is $25,000-$35,000 commensurate with experience. Please email Dr. Kristin Sherwood at [email protected]
Requirements
- Engaging, knowledgeable educator with a strong background in social studies instruction
- Comfortable designing and delivering curriculum-aligned coursework, managing a diverse classroom, and supporting students at varying levels of readiness
- Demonstrates professionalism, strong communication skills, and flexibility
- A degree in History, Social Studies Education, Political Science, or a related field is required
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching either or both courses at the high school level is highly preferred
- A master's degree and teaching certification are preferred but not mandatory
Responsibilities
- Teach U.S. Government to seniors
- Teach Global History I to freshmen
- Provide clear, well-structured lessons that build students' critical thinking, writing, and analytical skills
- Designing and delivering curriculum-aligned coursework
- Managing a diverse classroom
- Supporting students at varying levels of readiness
- Contribute positively to the school community
- Collaborate well with department colleagues
- Create a welcoming, structured environment that supports both freshman learners and seniors preparing for graduation
