Upper School History Teacher

Upper School History Teacher San Juan Capistrano, CA Job Details Full-time $73,000 - $87,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications History Student performance assessment strategies Learning technology Teaching geography Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) Mid-level Working with high schoolers Master's degree Analysis skills Bachelor's degree in history Bachelor's degree Curriculum implementation Classroom experience Master's degree in history Computer skills Student advising Classroom behavior management Collaborative teaching Communication skills Teaching K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description The Upper School History Teacher is responsible for delivering engaging, rigorous, and student-centered instruction in history courses, while supporting the academic and social-emotional development of students in alignment with the mission and core values of St. Margaret's Episcopal School. Supports the development of students' critical thinking, analytical writing, and engagement with diverse historical perspectives across Upper School grade levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Teaching and Instruction Deliver highquality instruction in Upper School history courses, which may include World History and Geography, AP Psychology, AP European History, or other semester electives depending on candidate's area of expertise and staffing needs. Design and implement engaging, challenging, and culturally responsive lessons and assessments that promote critical thinking, analysis, and creativity. Utilize a variety of instructional strategies to support inquirybased learning, historical thinking skills, and student engagement. Integrate primary and secondary sources, researchbased learning, and interdisciplinary connections into instruction. Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Use formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly. Maintain a structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that encourages student voice and academic risktaking. Collaborate with gradelevel and departmental colleagues to ensure curricular alignment and progression. Student Support and Engagement Foster a supportive classroom climate that promotes student voice, respect, and academic growth. Serve as a gradelevel advisor or SEA Term (St. Margaret's Exploration Academy experiential education) instructor, supporting the academic and socialemotional needs of students. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and maintain open communication with families. Support students in developing strong research, writing, and analytical skills. Encourage a lifelong love of learning and intellectual curiosity beyond the classroom. Professional Responsibilities Participate actively in division meetings, professional development, and schoolwide initiatives. Stay current on best practices in history education, pedagogy, and curriculum development. Collaborate with colleagues to align curriculum, assessments, and instructional practices. Contribute to the broader life of the school, which may include supporting student clubs, enrichment opportunities, or summer programming. Uphold the mission and core values of the school in all professional interactions. Perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor's degree in History or a closely related field. 3+ years of fulltime classroom teaching experience. Strong instructional skills with proven classroom management and communication abilities. Comfort with educational technology and innovative teaching practices. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a teambased environment. Preferred Master's degree in History or a closely related field. Clear California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science. Experience teaching grades 912. Experience teaching Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Experience in independent schools.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range:

$73,000 $87,000

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and LongTerm Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off:

10 Faculty wellness days

Retirement:

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Additional:

Tuition Remission, Salary Continuance Plan, Wee Tartan Childcare Center (upon availability)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT

The Upper School History Teacher must be able to work in a dynamic classroom environment and maintain an active presence throughout the school day. This role requires mobility to move between classrooms and across campus, including navigating stairs and outdoor pathways. The teacher must possess sufficient visual and auditory acuity to engage effectively with students in both small and large group settings, as well as the ability to operate standard classroom and office equipment. The position requires occasional lifting of instructional materials or equipment up to 25 pounds. Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and computer use are expected. While the work is primarily conducted indoors, the teacher should be prepared to support student learning in outdoor environments as needed. The role may occasionally require evening or weekend hours for school-related events, meetings, or professional development activities. St. Margaret's Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. About St Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Be a part of an institution on an important mission. Under the leadership of Head of School Dr. Jeneen Graham, the St. Margaret's professional community comprises a dedicated and passionate team of more than 275 faculty and staff. We view the mission as the responsibility of every member of the professional community, and we foster a culture that values, loves and supports their individual contributions. We embrace and encourage creativity, innovation, ingenuity and continual iteration as we strive to advance our academic excellence and transformative experience for our students. We ask our professional community members to enthusiastically bring their whole selves to St. Margaret's, every day, their varied identities, unique perspectives, interests, expertise, so they can contribute to a vibrant, creative, nurturing environment that reflects our students and provides windows for them to view the world.