History Teacher-Upper

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities of the History Teacher will include

• Having a collaborative approach with other colleagues, including sharing resources and communicating about curriculum and students;
• Preparing for and communicating details about student performance and growth with parents and/or guardians at scheduled conferences;
• Appropriately addressing student behavioral issues and other challenges that may arise in the classroom in order to maintain a safe environment and a sense of calm in such situations;
• Maintaining accurate student record keeping including, grades and attendance;
• Providing encouragement to students to help support their social and emotional growth;
• Ensuring confidentiality of student information as necessary;
• Attending all departmental, divisional, and school-wide meetings;
• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; and
• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Position Requirements

The successful incumbent will possess

• A Bachelor’s degree in history or a connected discipline such as social studies education, political science, Pan-African studies, international relations, women's studies, or ethnic studies;
• A Master’s degree in either Social Studies education or a related field of history is preferred but not required;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching in history or a connected discipline;
• Prior experience in working with students from grades 9 to 12 is preferred;
• A passion for teaching with a pleasant and positive demeanor toward all forms of teaching and learning;
• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community;
• The ability to maintain accurate student record-keeping of grades and attendance;
• A commitment to cultural competency and to fostering an inclusive environment that supports students of all backgrounds;
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills;
• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks;
• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools);
• The ability to manage time effectively, prioritize various tasks, and stay organized;
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated;
• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback;
• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and
• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.

To Apply All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org [http://www.ecfs.org/] to apply. Please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references.

EEO ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.