Laboratory Schools: History Teacher, High School

About The Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is dedicated to providing an innovative and inclusive education for students from Nursery through Grade 12. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey, the school continues to foster a unique educational experience emphasizing academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse.

Job Information

Job Summary: History teachers develop and execute engaging lesson plans, focusing on critical thinking and independent learning. They teach courses in various historical periods and are responsible for curriculum development, student supervision, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans, focusing on critical thinking and independent learning.
• Teach courses in various historical periods.
• Develop and implement curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Maintain up-to-date teaching techniques to provide students with a quality educational experience.
• Build deep relationships with students, families, other faculty, and staff to communicate about student progress and foster a culture of community.
• Thrive in an educational environment, collaborating, growing professionally, and sharing in the pursuit of Lab’s mission.
• Work within the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and adhere to the required days as stipulated in that agreement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engaging lesson plans, focusing on critical thinking and independent learning.
• Teach courses in various historical periods.
• Develop and implement curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Maintain up-to-date teaching techniques to provide students with a quality educational experience.
• Build deep relationships with students, families, other faculty, and staff to communicate about student progress and foster a culture of community.
• Thrive in an educational environment, collaborating, growing professionally, and sharing in the pursuit of Lab’s mission.
• Work within the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and adhere to the required days as stipulated in that agreement.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of course subject matter.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of child development.
• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Computational skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Decision-making skills.
• Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.
• Strong interpersonal and the ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Creativity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to manage stressful situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities

• Education, Experience, or Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in History or a related field required.
  • Master's degree in History or a related field preferred.
  • Coursework or degree that reflects multicultural content preferred.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of three years of middle school or high school teaching experience required.
  • Ability to teach any grade level of History required.
  • Ability to teach middle school Humanities preferred.
  • Experience developing curriculum strongly preferred.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
• Ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

Pay Range

$74,968 - $166,645

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

Union

000- American Federation of Teachers, Local 2063

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$74,968.00 - $166,645.00

Posting Date

2026-06-30