History Teacher, Upper School

Brentwood School•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$82,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Brentwood School inspires every student to: Think critically and creatively. Act ethically. Shape a future with meaning. BRENTWOOD SCHOOL Upper School History Teacher Brentwood School, a vibrant and diverse K-12 independent school, is looking for a full-time Upper School history teacher to begin in August of 2026. We are looking for individuals from independent, public, private, or charter schools, with strong experience in teaching high school-age students and one or more degrees in history. It is expected that a successful candidate would:

Requirements

Strong collaboration skills and cross-cultural competency
An interest in and openness to professional growth and development
Commitment to fairness and to fostering community
A sense of humor, warmth of personality, collegiality, and energy
Willingness to receive feedback
Responsibility and accountability
Flexibility

Responsibilities

Teach four sections of history, potentially including a combination of both World History and U.S. History, with specific courses to be determined based on departmental need and the hires experience
Experience with Harkness pedagogy or openness in getting trained
Serve as an advisor to a group of students
Make history meaningful and relevant by inspiring students
Communicate with students and parents as necessary
Collaborate with both course-specific teaching teams and the department as a whole
Revise and plan new curriculum in conjunction with other members of the history department
Complete preparation work and grading in a timely and thoughtful manner
Utilize educational technology throughout instruction and coursework
Engage and support students of varied identities, lifestyles, and beliefs
Create an environment that fosters open discussion with the freedom to express varied points of view
Engage in professional and personal development with a consistent commitment to growth
Participate and initiate opportunities that demonstrate one's growth, knowledge, and skills
Perform additional supervision duties and participate in the life of the school by advising a club, chaperoning events, and attending student activities