US World History Teacher

Description

Upper School World History Teacher 

 Maclay School seeks a charismatic and innovative educator to serve as a full-time Upper School World History teacher, beginning in August. Successful applicants will have comprehensive content knowledge along with the ability to teach writing, research methods, and note-taking skills. Additional duties may include limited responsibilities outside the classroom, such as club sponsorship. Strong candidates will possess a proven track record of utilizing multiple instructional methods and strategies to address different student needs and effectively collaborate with colleagues to promote curriculum alignment and college preparatory skills.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in history, history education, or social studies education and a minimum of three years teaching experience in an independent school setting.

*As part of our hiring process, we conduct a social media review for all candidates. This review helps us ensure alignment with our school's values and professional standards.

Qualifications

ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Requirements:
To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following physical and mental requirements are essential to the successful performance of this job:

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. The role requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate, similar to a standard school environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Cognitive and Emotional Requirements: The candidate must be able to analyze, reason, and problem-solve effectively. The ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain emotional control under stress, and communicate clearly and professionally is essential.

About Maclay School:
Maclay School is an independent, non-sectarian college preparatory school located on 100 beautiful acres in northern Tallahassee, Florida. Our Lower School program, which begins with a nurturing preschool for three- and four-year-old children, continues in the Jablon Lower School. Here, students are supported in a warm, family-oriented environment that emphasizes personal growth, academic rigor, and character development. With a focus on individualized learning and a commitment to excellence, Maclay School provides a safe space where students are encouraged to take risks, stretch their thinking, and achieve their fullest potential.

This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the academic success of Maclay’s youngest learners while supporting and developing the professional capacity of teachers.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Maclay School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.