Upper School History Teacher

The Pennington School•Pennington, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pennington School is seeking a Teacher of Upper School History for the 2026-27 academic year. The ideal candidate for this position is a highly engaging and passionate educator who will teach four sections of Upper School History and will collaborate with colleagues to introduce and build student understanding by using course content to develop mastery of historical thinking and writing skills. The candidate will also embrace a student-centered approach to learning and guide students to work toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding.

Requirements

An advanced degree in history or a related discipline, with at least three years of high school teaching experience preferred
Ability to teach AP-level history courses
Independent school experience preferred
Interest and/or experience in teaching non-Western history electives
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Willingness and desire to work in a collaborative environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with Schoology or another LMS is a plus
Ability to work with a variety of learning styles
Willingness and desire to be an active member of a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion
A positive attitude, a growth mindset, and a sense of humor
Must pass the State of New Jersey criminal background check

Responsibilities

Teach Upper School students World History and possibly Advanced Placement courses
Enthusiastically collaborate in interdisciplinary humanities work with the Upper School English Department, including teaching a Humanities Skills seminar in conjunction with other faculty members
Support the History Department's mission to provide each student with the opportunity to develop empathy and connect more broadly to the variety of human experiences
Engage students in a wide variety of student-centered learning practices to build competency in academic skills that are both discipline-specific and transferable to other areas of study
Embrace and utilize the teaching for understanding framework in curriculum planning
Collaborate in assessment development and grading practices
Contribute to the growth of the department and the School through committee work and other department-related duties
Elicit individual excellence in every student, moving the student toward personal and collective goals in skills, habits of mind, and understanding
Demonstrate warmth, collegiality, humor, and industry in interactions with students, colleagues, and parents
Other duties as needed
Attendance at School events is required, which may include occasional weekends and evenings.
Candidates interested in residential opportunities are encouraged to indicate their interest during the application process.
Lead at least two extracurricular and/or athletic endeavors per year