Middle School History Teacher

Ashley Hall Foundation • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Ashley Hall seeks a full-time History teacher for grades 5-8 to begin August 2026. The candidate will teach Ancient Civilizations and World Geography in 7th grade and American History in 8th grade. Qualifications and Personal Attributes Ashley Hall is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and inspiring teacher, able to place students at the center of their learning experience. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the subject are essential. The ideal candidate must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference in the lives of our students and embrace the school's mission and commitment to the pursuit of an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme curriculum framework.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a major or concentration in Humanities, History, or Geography preferred.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in teaching in the IB MYP curriculum framework preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience working with middle grades students; specifically those in grades 5-8.
• Commitment to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
• Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team.
• Curriculum development knowledge.
• Flexibility and willingness to teach across time periods.
• Inter-cultural awareness with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ancillary duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Teaching history with a modular, inquiry-based, and project-based approach through the lens of art history, geography, politics, and economics.
• Prioritizing the student voice and class discussion.
• Ensuring creativity and high quality-teaching and learning.
• Developing engaging lesson plans designed to foster global perspectives.
• Fostering a caring atmosphere and showing commitment to the well-being and social and academic progress of each student.
• Sharing responsibilities for curriculum development, and other departmental and divisional priorities, including trips (national and international).
• Collaborating on a curricular transition to meet the requirements of the IB MYP curriculum framework.
• Acting as a Middle School Advisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time