History Teacher Leave Replacement

Portledge School•Locust Valley, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Portledge School seeks a knowledgeable, engaging, and student-centered History Teacher to serve as a leave replacement for grades 6–9. The full-time, temporary role covers two leave periods: March 15, 2027 through June 8, 2027, and from the start of the 2027–28 school year until approximately October 20, 2027. Reporting to the Middle School Division Head, the teacher will teach assigned history sections and maintain continuity with the existing curriculum. The role combines daily instruction with collaborative planning, communication with students and families, and participation in the school community. Portledge School is an independent, pre-nursery through twelfth-grade preparatory day school founded in 1965. It serves approximately 525 students on a 63-acre campus on Long Island’s North Shore and provides a student-centered college preparatory program with small class sizes and inquiry-based learning. Its community is guided by the Portledge Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in history, social studies, or a related field.
Experience teaching history or social studies to middle or early high school students.
Availability for both leave periods: March 15–June 8, 2027, and from the start of the 2027–28 school year through approximately October 20, 2027.
Strong written and oral communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Familiarity with Google Docs, Drive, and Slides as professional collaboration and classroom instructional tools.
Commitment to the Portledge Pillars of Kindness, Honor, Purpose, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in history, education, or a related field.
New York State teaching certification in social studies.
Experience with inquiry-based, discussion-centered, or project-based history instruction.
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme experience.
Prior experience as a leave replacement teacher in an independent school.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned grades 6–9 history sections using engaging, inquiry-based instruction that develops content knowledge and historical thinking skills.
Maintain continuity with the existing curriculum and classroom teacher’s plans, and support smooth handoffs at the start and end of each leave period.
Develop students’ skills in reading primary and secondary sources, analytical writing, research, and evidence-based discussion.
Design and grade assessments, provide timely and effective feedback, and complete progress reports and comments during the leave periods.
Communicate clearly and regularly with students, families, advisors, and colleagues about student progress.
Participate in department and division meetings, collaborative planning, and the school’s professional learning community.
Take part in school events, advisory, and evening or weekend programs as assigned during the leave periods.

Benefits

10 PTO days annually for full-time employees; part-time PTO is prorated based on hours worked.
15–25 vacation days for full-time, 12-month employees.
Up to 18 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match for qualifying employees.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available through UHC/Oxford.
HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts available for eligible employees.
Voluntary insurance through Lincoln Life and Aflac.
Professional development subsidies.
Free lunch from the in-house food service.
Tuition remission for eligible employees, budget permitting.
Graduate assistance for eligible employees, budget permitting.