Sacramento Country Day School, the regional leader in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade independent school education since 1964, and the number-one-ranked high school in Sacramento, seeks a High School History Teacher and potential department chair for the 2026-27 school year.  This is a full-time position with benefits (100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for the employee only), beginning August 16, 2026. The annual salary range is $52,000 - $96,000, depending on education and experience. 

Serving around 600 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, Country Day’s mission is to “inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.”

Country Day embraces the ideals of a liberal arts education. We encourage our students to develop the full range of their capabilities – intellectual, physical, creative, social, and moral, and we cultivate in them the habits and skills that will enable them to lead fulfilling lives.  The ideal candidate will add strength to a wide range of programs and embrace a diverse and powerful learning community. 

The Role

This position includes teaching World History (for 9th grade students), U.S. History, and AP U.S. History, as well as other electives. Strong candidates will embrace designing curriculum and teaching within an innovative model that inspires students to understand deeply and to create uniquely. 

Candidates should be prepared to integrate themselves into the life of the school, including, but not limited to, teaching courses in the elective program, serving as an advisor, and chaperoning field trips (when permitted). 

Sacramento Country Day School’s mission is to inspire intellectual discovery and engage a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.  

Sacramento Country Day School is an inclusive community and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. To apply, please send a single .pdf file that includes a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three (3) references to the Head of High School, Brooke Wells at resume@saccds.org.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; graduate degrees preferred
• Experience and expertise that align with our humanities program; ethnic studies expertise preferred
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience and someone who enjoys working with children
• Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the Country Day community
• Strong commitment to equity and inclusion

School requirements include: Background check, First Aid/CPR training (school sponsored), negative TB result.

About Sacramento Country Day School

Sacramento Country Day School, the leading elementary, middle, and secondary school in Sacramento and throughout the region, inspires intellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately. Country Day's core values, as outlined in our mission statement, include: Intellectual Discovery, Diversity, Critical Thinking, Creativity, and Compassion. Serving 580 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, Country Day is located in Sacramento, California, between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, with both roughly 90 minutes away.

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