26- 27 Upper School History Teacher

St. Catherine's School•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Catherine’s School seeks a committed, enthusiastic, and innovative Upper School History Teacher to begin work for the 2026-2027 school term. The Upper School History curriculum focuses on helping students develop historical thinking skills, the ability to analyze primary and secondary sources, an understanding of how to express historical arguments in writing, and an appreciation for how the social sciences enable a more nuanced understanding of both past and present and inform citizenship in a global society.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in History
Experience in and passion for teaching History at the Upper School level
Demonstrated creative and energetic teaching
Strong classroom management skills
Conversant in current trends in History education and proven history of implementation of these trends
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Facility with and strong implementation of educational technologies
Ability to uphold the high standards of the School’s established program

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Ability to coach a sport is desired

Responsibilities

Create a classroom community based on the School's core values
Develop and implement the History curriculum, including a focus on skill development
Teach a variety of courses in the History Department at more than one grade level and be willing to design senior electives
Work collaboratively with and align with colleagues teaching same-level courses
Implement and uphold the School’s access, equity, and belonging initiatives
Serve as an Upper School academic advisor
Sponsor extracurricular activities
Lead a cohort in the Upper School’s Saints Explore experiential learning program
Serve on School life committees when requested
Find joy in working with students and the wider School community both in teaching and taking part in the broader life of the School