Upper School History Teacher (Long-Term Substitute)
About The Position
Cincinnati Country Day School seeks a dynamic and engaging long-term substitute history teacher to teach four sections (full time) of ninth-grade “Ancient History: Ancient Roots to Modern Issues.” The position runs from November 2026 to May 2027. This interdisciplinary course explores ancient civilizations, world religions, and enduring connections between the ancient and modern worlds. Topics include social and political systems, belief structures, technological innovations, and how ancient foundations continue to shape contemporary global issues. Students examine historical writings and cultural developments while developing historical thinking, evidence-based argumentation, and persuasive writing skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate about history, skilled at building positive relationships with students, and committed to fostering intellectual curiosity in the classroom. Experience teaching history or social studies at the secondary level is preferred. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Jon Zeljo, head of upper school, at [email protected].
Requirements
- Passion for history.
- Skill at building positive relationships with students.
- Commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity in the classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching history or social studies at the secondary level.
Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of ninth-grade “Ancient History: Ancient Roots to Modern Issues.”
- Teach an interdisciplinary course covering ancient civilizations, world religions, and connections between ancient and modern worlds.
- Guide students in examining historical writings and cultural developments.
- Help students develop historical thinking, evidence-based argumentation, and persuasive writing skills.
- Build positive relationships with students and foster intellectual curiosity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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