History SS Instructor

Marlborough School•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Founded in 1889, Marlborough School is an independent girls' college-preparatory school for grades 7 through 12 located in Los Angeles, California. Marlborough is the oldest independent girls’ school in the Southern California region. Central to Marlborough’s vision that Equity Leads Education is the belief in and passion for empowering young women to use their immense talents to better the world and become trailblazers in their own right. Bolstered by world-class faculty and staff, Marlborough students are challenged and inspired to work towards their own personal best and, in doing so, have an almost endless array of courses, extracurriculars, electives, and programs to spark their curiosity, deepen their compassion for one another, and lead lives of purpose. OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: We are seeking a teacher to join our History & Social Science department, where they will instruct core World History courses across the Middle School and Upper School Divisions. Marlborough’s World History courses emphasize the development of historical and critical thinking skills, and teachers collaborate as part of a team to ensure a consistent and cohesive experience for students. Special attention is paid to non-Western regions and their histories while exploring global political, cultural, economic, and social evolution. Beyond classroom teaching, this position offers the opportunity to be an active participant in the dynamic Marlborough community, engaging in various aspects of school life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s of Arts in History or another discipline in the Social Sciences is required.
A minimum of 3 years of proven success teaching World History.
Demonstrates confidence in their subject matter and pedagogical expertise, while staying dedicated to ongoing professional development and innovation in both areas.
Thrive in collaborative environments and excel at designing and executing curriculum as a member of a teaching team.
Possess an interest, enthusiasm for, and commitment to teaching middle school students in addition to high school students.
Has a passion for supporting the developmental needs of teenagers, with the ability to balance high expectations with a high level of support.

Nice To Haves

A graduate degree in Education, History or another discipline in the Social Sciences is strongly preferred.
Expertise in a non-Western region is desired.

Responsibilities

Teach four history sections.
Collaborate with fellow history faculty in teacher teams, contributing to lesson preparation as needed.
Plan, prepare, and deliver academically sophisticated and pedagogically engaging lessons for the appropriate developmental level and course designation.
Communicate regularly with parents, teachers, student services, deans, and other administrators.
Adhere to Marlborough’s academic policies, guidelines, and expectations.
Serve as a grade-level advisor to a group of approximately 12 students.
Participate actively in department, grade-level, and school activities.