Middle School History Teacher

Micds • Saint Louis, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

MICDS is seeking a Middle School History teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate should bring a collaborative nature and a student-centered approach to the classroom, as well as a commitment to culturally-responsive teaching practices to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners. Preference is given to candidates with at least three years' experience teaching a variety of Middle School History courses and designing curriculum, as well as those with a Masters degree in History or Education. Our school community encourages ongoing professional growth and strong interest in implementing new curriculum and pedagogies aligned with highly effective teaching practices. Experience with a 1:1 tablet laptop environment or the willingness to effectively integrate technology in the curriculum is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in subject matter required and Masters preferred.
• Three years experience teaching History at the Middle School level
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces a diverse community of students, educators, parents, and alums.
• Experience working in a one-to-one laptop environment or relevant technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must enjoy working and learning with children.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in History or Education
• candidates with at least three years' experience teaching a variety of Middle School History courses and designing curriculum

Responsibilities

• Works with the department chair and curricular team to plan, document, evaluate, and revise curriculum, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Prepares, selects, and develops course materials that fit into the framework of a one-to-one laptop environment.
• Creates effective assessment tools to support student achievement and growth.
• Evaluates and grades students class work, assignments, and papers.
• Uses effective classroom management techniques to ensure high-level learning.
• Consistently communicates student progress.
• Attends faculty, grade level and departmental meetings, and supervisory duties.
• Collaborates effectively with departmental and grade level teams as well as student support service personnel.
• Participates in the MICDS professional development framework and pursues outside opportunities to stay current with best practices and maintain subject-area expertise.
• Serves as grade level advisor for 10-12 students and implements grade level programming and advisory curriculum.
• Assists and supports students outside of class as needed.
• Assures effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
• Serves on divisional and school-wide curriculum and program committees.
• May contribute to additional community responsibilities such as coaching or club sponsorship.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the schools discretion.

Benefits

• MICDS offers employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including a generous 403(b) retirement plan where the school contributes 8% of salary with an employees 3% contribution; medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and long-term care insurance; life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurances; tuition benefit; paid leaves; access to a fitness center; and free lunch.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees