Laboratory Schools: History Teacher, High School, Part-Time

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools seeks a part-time History Teacher for the High School. This role involves developing and executing engaging lesson plans that foster critical and independent thinking in students. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching with an emphasis on primary sources, developing analytical research paper skills, and adapting instruction to various learning styles. The History Department serves students in grades 9-12, offering courses such as Worlds of Asia, African-American, American, Early World, European, Modern World, and World History, along with electives. The school is also developing interdisciplinary programming, making demonstrated interest and ability to collaborate and teach across departments and divisions strongly preferred. We are looking for team members who will emanate optimism, solve problems collaboratively, reflect on how their actions impact others, create an engaging and inclusive school culture, and share in the united pursuit of Lab’s mission. This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in history or a related field.
A minimum of three years of middle school or high school teaching experience.
Teach any grade level of history.
Strong knowledge of course subject matter.
Knowledge of instructional methodologies.
Strong knowledge of child development.
Develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
Problem-solving skills.
Analytical skills.
Computational skills.
Organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Decision-making skills.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents.
Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
Creativity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
Move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
When appropriate, escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency.
Demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in history or a related field.
Coursework or degree that reflects multicultural content.
Teach middle school Humanities.
Background developing curriculum.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute engaging lesson plans.
Create an environment that allows students to think critically and independently.
Teach with an emphasis on primary sources.
Develop analytical research paper skills.
Adapt classroom instruction to various learning styles.
Develop curriculum.
Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
Maintain up-to-date teaching techniques to provide students with a quality educational experience.
Build deep relationships with students, families, other faculty, and staff to communicate about student progress and to foster a culture of community.
Collaborate and teach across departments and divisions.