Upper School History Teacher

Title: Upper School History Teacher
Department: History
Reports To: Head of Upper School
Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Contract Year: August 15 - June 30 (Full-Time Exempt)

Position Summary:

Nichols School seeks a full-time Upper School history teacher (grades 9-12) for the 2026-27 academic year. The ideal candidate will teach history courses as assigned, with a primary focus on AP African American Studies, and will be comfortable teaching both U.S. and World History.

The successful candidate will use history as a lens for deeper critical thinking, helping students analyze the past while making meaningful connections to the present. We are looking for an educator with a strong background in student-centered classrooms who values multiple perspectives and is committed to inclusive, thoughtful course design. This teacher should create a classroom environment that challenges students to think critically, engage in discussion, and develop their voices as historians.

All Upper School faculty teach four sections and serve as an advisor to a cohort of students. In addition to classroom teaching, faculty are expected to contribute to the broader life of the school through collaboration, student support, and possible participation in co-curricular programs.

Duties:

Teach four sections of Upper School History with a primary focus on AP African American Studies, but capable of teaching U.S. and World History, depending on need.
Adapt lessons and approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Serve as an Upper School advisor to a group of approximately 10 students.
Work closely and effectively with members of the History department to ensure that the curriculum flows smoothly.
Communicate proactively, positively, and professionally with parents to support students' academic, social-emotional, and physical needs.
Engage in ongoing professional growth to strengthen teaching practice, including participation in a College Board Summer Institute as needed to support AP-level instruction.
Provide timely feedback and collaborate with faculty to offer specialized support.
Foster a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
Identify and respond to the individual academic, social, and emotional needs of students, including learning differences, in collaboration with our Learning Specialist.
Attend scheduled division, advisor, faculty, and department meetings.
Participate in the traditions, culture, and events of the Upper School.
Perform other duties to support the division and/or school as a whole as assigned. The capacity to contribute in other areas is a valuable consideration.
Open to being involved in extracurricular activities, including History Bowl, Model UN, or other club offerings.

Skill and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field; advanced degree preferred.
Demonstrate superior content knowledge.
Design formal and informal assessments that measure student progress.
Encourage a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice.
Exhibit knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles.
Set high academic achievement expectations.
Passion for working with Upper School students.
Creative, enthusiastic, and growth-mindset approach to learning.
Identify and support students' social, emotional, and behavioral learning needs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Genuine concern for students and their learning success.
Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities.
Collaborative approach to working with other faculty members, administrators, and staff to further its mission.
Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
Ability to be flexible and go with the flow in a dynamic school setting.

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