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Job Description
Middle School History Teacher SCHOOL DESCRIPTION Wilbraham & Monson Academy, situated on 300 acres in Western Massachusetts, is an independent day and boarding school of 400 students in grades 6 - postgraduate. As one of the country's oldest boarding schools, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has been educating global citizens and world leaders since 1804. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks a History instructor for the 2025-2026 Academic Year to be responsible for: Teaching two sections of Grade 6 History with a focus on the geography, major religions and a broad historical survey of China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Teaching two sections of Grade 7 History with a focus on geography of North and South America, as well as a broad study of Christianity and the Aztec and Incan people. A survey of United States Civics plays a key role in the North American Unit. Contributing to grade level meetings, department meetings and school aligned initiatives. Providing daily/weekly assignments and associated feedback and grading on the school's Canvas Learning Management System. Provide student support during designated office hours each day Serve as an advisor to 4-6 students AFTERNOON/ATHLETIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES All faculty at Wilbraham & Monson Academy are also expected to participate in our afternoon program for two out of three seasons. This traditionally involves athletic coaching and/or afternoon activity supervision. RESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES If living on campus in school provided housing, faculty are asked to provide one night a week & one weekend a month of dorm supervision. If living off campus, faculty are asked to provide four weekends a year of activity duty/supervision. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be an educator with: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in History, Geography, equivalent coursework, or relevant field Minimum of 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience Experience in a boarding school environment Experience working with students with various abilities A demonstrated commitment to diverse populations and student well being A track record of collaboration with colleagues ABOUT WMA Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent coeducational school that offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package featuring generous paid time off, employer retirement (403b) match, health, dental and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability, privately insured paid family medical leave, tuition remission and professional development. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands include dexterity for office machines including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking and sitting or standing for extended periods. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard for race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status. ACCOMMODATION External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by Administration on a case-by-case basis. For information about the school, please visit our website at www.wma.us. TO APPLY All interested parties are asked to mail a resume and cover letter to Dean of Faculty Wally Swanson at wswanson@wma.us and Department Chair Dr. Anthony Kandel at akandel@wma.us
Job Requirements
AFTERNOON/ATHLETIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES All faculty at Wilbraham & Monson Academy are also expected to participate in our afternoon program for two out of three seasons. This traditionally involves athletic coaching and/or afternoon activity supervision. RESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES If living on campus in school provided housing, faculty are asked to provide one night a week & one weekend a month of dorm supervision. If living off campus, faculty are asked to provide four weekends a year of activity duty/supervision.
Middle School History Teacher SCHOOL DESCRIPTION Wilbraham & Monson Academy, situated on 300 acres in Western Massachusetts, is an independent day and boarding school of 400 students in grades 6 - postgraduate. As one of the country's oldest boarding schools, Wilbraham & Monson Academy has been educating global citizens and world leaders since 1804. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES Wilbraham & Monson Academy seeks a History instructor for the 2025-2026 Academic Year to be responsible for: Teaching two sections of Grade 6 History with a focus on the geography, major religions and a broad historical survey of China, India and Sub-Saharan Africa. Teaching two sections of Grade 7 History with a focus on geography of North and South America, as well as a broad study of Christianity and the Aztec and Incan people. A survey of United States Civics plays a key role in the North American Unit. Contributing to grade level meetings, department meetings and school aligned initiatives. Providing daily/weekly assignments and associated feedback and grading on the school's Canvas Learning Management System. Provide student support during designated office hours each day Serve as an advisor to 4-6 students AFTERNOON/ATHLETIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES All faculty at Wilbraham & Monson Academy are also expected to participate in our afternoon program for two out of three seasons. This traditionally involves athletic coaching and/or afternoon activity supervision. RESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES If living on campus in school provided housing, faculty are asked to provide one night a week & one weekend a month of dorm supervision. If living off campus, faculty are asked to provide four weekends a year of activity duty/supervision. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be an educator with: A minimum of a bachelor's degree in History, Geography, equivalent coursework, or relevant field Minimum of 2 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience Experience in a boarding school environment Experience working with students with various abilities A demonstrated commitment to diverse populations and student well being A track record of collaboration with colleagues ABOUT WMA Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an independent coeducational school that offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package featuring generous paid time off, employer retirement (403b) match, health, dental and vision insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability, privately insured paid family medical leave, tuition remission and professional development. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands include dexterity for office machines including but not limited to computers, telephones, electronic calculators, copy machines, and printers. Common physical demands include stooping, bending, reaching, walking and sitting or standing for extended periods. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Wilbraham & Monson Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard for race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression), and pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status. ACCOMMODATION External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by Administration on a case-by-case basis. For information about the school, please visit our website at www.wma.us. TO APPLY All interested parties are asked to mail a resume and cover letter to Dean of Faculty Wally Swanson at wswanson@wma.us and Department Chair Dr. Anthony Kandel at akandel@wma.us
Job Requirements
AFTERNOON/ATHLETIC PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES All faculty at Wilbraham & Monson Academy are also expected to participate in our afternoon program for two out of three seasons. This traditionally involves athletic coaching and/or afternoon activity supervision. RESIDENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES If living on campus in school provided housing, faculty are asked to provide one night a week & one weekend a month of dorm supervision. If living off campus, faculty are asked to provide four weekends a year of activity duty/supervision.
