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Middle School History Teacher

Williston

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#CORI#SORI#Middle School#Student Advising#Pedagogy#History#Educational Technology#Independent School#Curriculum Planning#Geography#Civics#Boarding School
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$40,000 - $75,000 / YEARPosted 3 days ago

Location

Northampton, Massachusetts

Salary

$40,000 - $75,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The teacher is responsible for instructing Geography 7 and Civics 8 while developing course content to ensure curriculum quality. Additional duties include student advising, coaching athletics, and potentially participating in the residential life program.

Requirements summary

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and be able to pass comprehensive criminal background checks.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentStudent AdvisingWriting SkillsEducational TechnologyCivics InstructionHistory TeachingGeography Instruction

Job description

  • The Williston Northampton School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Easthampton Massachusetts and is a culturally diverse educational community serving grades 7-12.
  • We are seeking a full-time History Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
  • This position is responsible for teaching three sections of History: two sections of Geography 7 and one section of Civics 8.
  • The History Teacher is responsible for planning and developing course content to ensure the quality and continuity of the curriculum.
  • This position includes involvement with three seasons of our afternoon athletics and extracurricular activities as well as student advising.
  • Living on campus and working in the School’s residential life program may also be an option with this position.
  • Driving a school minibus is an expectation of this position.
  • Strong candidates will have middle or high school History teaching experience, preferably within an independent boarding school environment.
  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, an advanced degree is preferred.
  • The candidate will demonstrate a passion for the study of history and culture, a capacity for working with a range of learning abilities, experience integrating educational technologies into the teaching environment, creativity, and strong writing and communication skills.
  • Candidates must possess the flexibility, energy, commitment to teamwork, and appreciation for adolescents that life in an independent school boarding community requires.
  • Early career candidates are encouraged to apply, especially if they possess an interest in continuous professional learning and developing pedagogy.
  • Candidates must be able to successfully complete the state-mandated CORI, as well as SORI, a general background check, and a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
  • Candidates must also hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Please direct all inquiries, including a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three references to Chris Pelliccia, Dean of Faculty, through the link provided.
  • Full benefit and retirement plan eligibility.
  • EOE Non-smoking campus.

Benefits

  • Retirement Plan
  • Full Benefit Plan