Upper School History Teacher

About the role

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school educating students in Pre‑K through 12, it is part of an international network of 160 schools. The school is committed to the “Goals and Criteria” that articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge the community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of the philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts; the school’s job is to unearth, nurture, and empower each child to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is dedicated to building an anti‑racist, anti‑bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming community and seeks candidates who connect to its Mission and Goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support for students outside of class time (answering homework questions, consulting with them about their writing, and the like), as needed;
• Collaborate and participate actively in the work of the Department on innovative curriculum development, project‑based learning, and assessment;
• Attend department and faculty meetings;
• Act as an advisor for 8 to 10 Upper School students;
• Active participation in the life of the school community, which includes assuming at least one additional out‑of‑the‑classroom duty, such as advising a student club, joining a standing committee, or coaching.

Requirements

• Hold at least a Master’s degree in history;
• Have a passion for history and for interacting with high school‑aged students, in and outside of the classroom;
• Prior history or social studies teaching experience at the secondary level is expected; preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in the history of the Atlantic world;
• Interest in and experience with interdisciplinary study and/or teaching will be considered an asset;
• Proficient with current educational technology, especially blended learning platforms and strategies;
• Knowledge of, appreciation for, and demonstrated commitment to anti‑racist, anti‑bias education, multicultural teaching, and culturally responsive pedagogy;
• Commitment to using innovative teaching practices and technology to enhance instruction.

Pay

Salary Range: $67,500 - $100,000 annually