Upper School History/Global Politics Teacher

Dwight School • New York, NY

1d • $75,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Dwight School, a Pre-K-12 coeducational school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, is seeking an experienced and innovative Upper School History Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The ideal candidate would be an experienced IB educatorteacher with a successful track record in teaching History and social studies courses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education, History, Humanities, or a related field required
• At least three (3) years of experience teaching History / social studies
• Experience with the IB Middle Years Program and Diploma Program highly preferred
• Experience teaching to a wide range of learners
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum for Global History and US History highly preferred
• Eagerness to contribute positively to the Dwight School community
• Willingness to engage with and learn from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to bring joy, kindness, maturity, humor, hard work, and flexibility to the school environment

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Science Education, History, or a related field preferred
• Experience teaching A Levels and/or IGCSE is valued.
• Experience teaching IBDP subjects such as Global Politics and/or IBDP History preferred.
• Experience with thoughtful integration of technology and AI into curricula preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP) Grade 9 Global History and/or Grade 10 US History Standard and Honors courses.
• Potential broader teaching responsibilities: Grades 11/12 Diploma Program (IBDP) courses, including some of the following: History, Global Politics, Business, and Economics, depending on experience, scheduling, and program needs.
• Collaborate closely with other Dwight colleagues concerning the development of curriculum, academic scope and sequence, student wellness and growth, and professional development to yield a positive and healthy school environment
• Intentionally construct and develop an interactive classroom environment for students to grow in the IB Middle Years Program
• Develop and foster student’s skill progression throughout the program through differentiated instruction, based on the department’s internal scope and sequence
• Teach critical thinking and analysis, while delivering an excellent social studies curriculum rooted in inquiry-based learning
• Form relationships with students in an effort to foster personal academic growth within each pupil
• Display a commitment to diversity and creating a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging in approach to teaching and learning, as they are recognized and valued by Dwight
• Complete an online Anti-Bias training program in the first year of teaching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees