INTERIM HISTORY TEACHER - SS

Shady Side Academy • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Shady Side Academy Senior School is seeking a full-time History Teacher starting on January 5th, 2026 and concluding at the end of the school year. The History teacher would teach four sections of history and take on additional duties as assigned by the Senior School Head. Shady Side's teachers cultivate academic skill development and support students' social-emotional growth. This applicant will work collaboratively with members of the History Department, Deans Office, Heads Office, and other Senior School colleagues to create and deliver student-focused and developmentally appropriate lessons.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in history is required.
• A master's degree in history or education is strongly preferred.
• At least three to five years of secondary school teaching experience and/or experience working with high school age children.
• A commitment to a high level of academic rigor.
• Experience teaching writing and providing regular feedback to students on their writing.
• A growth mindset.
• A strong practice in social and emotional learning.
• A passion for working with and teaching adolescents.
• A flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
• A commitment to culturally responsive teaching.
• An appreciation of developmental differences in a school setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Keeps students at the center of their decision making and instructional practice.
• Collaborates with colleagues and supports endeavors that benefit the larger community.
• Cultivates positive partnerships with parents through consistent and transparent communication about their child's progress.
• Cultivates an emotionally safe educational environment for their students.
• Teaches courses in grades 9-12 in US History and World History.
• Performs two additional duties which will be assigned by the Head and may include after school responsibilities.
• Utilizes instructional strategies that are engaging, research supported, and meet students' individual needs.
• Successfully implements formative and summative assessments to inform instructional decisions and to monitor student progress.
• Attends events such as assemblies, field trips, and other community events.
• Can care for the safety of the students by participating in fire, evacuation, and other safety drills.
• Attends all faculty meetings, in-service days, and teacher team meetings.
• Writes report cards once a semester and will meet with, email or call families as needed to communicate student progress.
• Completes other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Head of School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree