What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School History Teacher position at The Dalton School?
Salary Range: $78,000 - $170,000. The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.
The Dalton School History and Social Science Department seeks a full-time, high school history teacher beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. The candidate who fills this position will join an exceptionally collegial department with a strong commitment to collaboration, pedagogical innovation, and intellectual risk-taking. Candidates must be able teach an integrated 9th-11th grade Global History Curriculum that includes both World and U.S. History. Additional expertise in areas such as Latin American History, Black and African History, Asian History, and/or Economics is preferred. Candidates must have a passion for working with and teaching adolescents, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, an ability to meet deadlines, a capacity to multitask and prioritize workload, and superior interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Teach multiple sections of high school history
- Participate collaboratively developing curriculum and lesson plans
- Provide regular support and enrichment for students through the Lab system
- Engage actively in departmental and school-wide diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism efforts
- Potentially serve as a student advisor (House Advisor)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred
- Relevant teaching experience required; high school teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to equitable and inclusive practices, with respect to pedagogy, curriculum, literary and scholarly interests, and/or community engagement
- Student advising experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work well with a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Facility with technology and readiness to learn new educational technologies and learning management software
The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link - https://www.dalton.org/employment-opportunities
Salary : $78,000 - $170,000
