History Teacher, Grades 9-12

History Teacher, Grades 9-12 Greenwich, CT Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Student performance assessment strategies Curriculum development Sports coaching Mid-level Working with high schoolers Entrepreneurship Bachelor's degree Working with students Classroom experience Teaching history Student advising Collaborative teaching Communication skills Teaching K-12 education instructional development Full Job Description Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students' interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose. GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and up to $5,000 annual tuition assistance for graduate school. GCDS will provide housing on campus or nearby. Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Upper School History Teacher, Grades 9-12, to start in August 2026. GCDS is looking to engage with candidates who employ an entrepreneurial mindset in their approach to education and would bring that skill set to teaching in our interdisciplinary and project/problem-based Upper School program. Successful candidates will possess content and pedagogical expertise, a dedication to collaboration, and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. Interdisciplinary proficiency is highly desirable. Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

Responsibilities Include:

Instructional responsibility in content area Oversight and assessment of the development and progress of each child Communication with parents, students, and colleagues Collaborative work with colleagues on grade level, subject area, and interdisciplinary faculty teams Contribution toward athletic or co-curricular programming in addition to the classroom role

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree A minimum of 3-years of successful classroom teaching experience with students in this age group, or demonstrated professional competency Experience with inquiry-based and/or project-based learning A passion for learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students Excellent written and verbal communication skills Commitment to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school community Willingness to take on multiple roles within the school Personal traits appropriate for nurturing the growth of children - must be energetic, creative, flexible, patient, and have an inexhaustible sense of humor

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in academic/research field and/or professional experience within your area of practice Demonstrated capacity and desire to teach across multiple disciplines/subject areas Experience in and desire to build culture and community with both adults and students Experience as an academic advisor Experience advising independent and original student research Athletic coaching experience Demonstrated experience in establishing collaborative relationships with external partners/organizations in the design and implementation of learning experiences Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent 70ZaZirpUB