Grades 9-12 History Teacher

McLean School • Potomac, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

McLean School seeks an experienced, dynamic History teacher to join its Upper School faculty from January 4, 2027, through June 15, 2027. The teacher will primarily teach World History and AP Human Geography and may teach related electives or introductory social science courses. The ideal candidate can design engaging, global social studies curricula and support students with varied learning profiles, including students with dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.

McLean School is a K–12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland. Its academically rigorous college-preparatory program serves bright, college-bound students, including those with mild to moderate learning challenges. Through its Abilities Model®, the School recognizes students’ strengths and responds to areas of challenge without defining students by them. The successful candidate will support the School’s Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy and bring enthusiasm, empathy, and professionalism to work with students and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Geography, Social Studies Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous classroom environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Growth mindset and student-centered approach to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to actively promoting McLean School’s Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy.
• Enthusiasm, empathy, and professionalism in work with students and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Upper School World History and/or Advanced Placement Human Geography.
• Experience with or strong interest in teaching students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.
• Interest in advising or co-advising Model United Nations or Geography Club.

Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School social studies courses, primarily World History and AP Human Geography, with potential to teach related electives or introductory social science courses.
• Design and deliver engaging instruction that supports diverse learners and fosters critical thinking, spatial analysis, global awareness, and historical inquiry.
• Support students in developing self-advocacy skills, academic confidence, note-taking, and executive functioning habits.
• Differentiate instruction, materials, and assessments to meet students’ varied learning profiles.
• Collaborate with Upper School colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and communicate clearly and promptly with students, families, and staff.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, community events, and the broader life of the School.
• Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students.
• Advise or co-advise student activities, such as Model United Nations or Geography Club.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level