Middle School Humanities Teacher

The Nueva School•Hillsborough, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nueva School Middle School Humanities (History) Teacher is a full-time position starting July 1, 2026. Nueva seeks a constructivist educator with deep content knowledge and a passion for teaching reading, research, and presentation skills. This role involves collaborating with colleagues to create dynamic cross-curricular lessons, requiring strong collaboration skills. Experience with project-based learning, technology integration, and curriculum development is essential. The ideal candidate will possess a lifelong love of learning, extensive knowledge in literature and history representing diverse voices, a sense of humor, and the ability to differentiate curriculum for gifted learners. A typical day includes teaching classes, running an advisory, one-on-one student meetings, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in school activities like morning meetings, grade-level meetings, and supervision duties. Teachers are part of a humanities department and a grade-level team, participating in student support meetings. The schedule includes four 75-minute student-facing blocks over two days, with class sizes ranging from 12 to 16 students. Fridays are dedicated to special classes, workshops, discussions, and choice time, and are tech-free. All middle school teachers chaperone field trips, including one annual week-long trip.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, English, History, or a related field
Minimum of three years of experience working with adolescents
Experience teaching at the middle school and/or secondary school level
Demonstrated mastery in an area of study and ability to teach within and across academic disciplines
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Commitment to working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to a team-based environment
Desire to work with middle school–aged students and support their academic and social-emotional development

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Humanities, English, History, or a related field
Experience teaching interdisciplinary or integrated curriculum (e.g., humanities, social studies + English)
Demonstrated ability to design project-based or inquiry-driven learning experiences
Experience integrating curriculum across subject areas and collaborating on cross-disciplinary initiatives
Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive pedagogy
Experience in independent schools or similar educational settings

Responsibilities

Lead by example in commitment to Nueva’s mission: “Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the student’s imaginative mind.”
Develop and teach expertly your course of study with the highest standards for each student
Convey enthusiasm for content and intellectual inquiry
Design instruction that emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving
Collaborate with colleagues in the development and execution of curriculum and instruction
Create hands-on, project-based learning experiences
Form a collaborative and effective partnership with parents and students
Model flexibility in implementing best learning practices
Support the development of the whole child, with particular attention to the social and emotional development of the students
Actively participate in other aspects of the student experience and school functioning: chaperoning day-long and multiple-day trips and events, serving on committees, developing new programs at the school, and supervising students
Demonstrate a commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion through pedagogy
Demonstrate ability to serve as an advisor to students, lead student activities, serve as a club advisor, teach a Lit Club, and contribute beyond the classroom to support school programs and activities
Integrate appropriate technology to enhance learning