New York, New York
Posted: 22-Sep-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $67,765 - $145,590
Required Education:
The Spence School
Middle or Upper School History Leave Replacement
Full-Time
End of November - December 2025, January - February 2026 and/or September - October 2026 (Exact dates to be determined)
Overview
The Spence School seeks a full-time Middle and/or Upper School (Grades 6-12) history teacher to begin January 2026. This position represents an opportunity to join a team of teachers engaged in the ongoing development of a dynamic Middle and Upper School history curriculum within the context of a girls’ school. The ideal candidate shows an appreciation for the craft of teaching, historical thinking and analytical skills, and regards collaboration as a community of adult learners as an essential component of professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Teach four sections of Middle or Upper School History
- Collaborate in teaching teams to design curriculum, assessments, and teaching methods
- Participate in department-wide initiatives concerning issues of pedagogy and curriculum
- Attend meetings and required community events during and after the school day
Qualifications
- Finds joy in working with middle and high school students and in school life
- Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrates pedagogical skill, an appreciation for the craft of teaching, and love of history as a discipline
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience in teaching a variety of historical texts and perspectives
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
- Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
- Possesses a master’s degree or equivalent experience
- Has sustained experience teaching Upper School History (Grades 9-12)
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Finds joy in working with middle and high school students and in school life
- Approaches work with optimism, energy, kindness, and a sense of humor
- Demonstrates cultural competency and skills engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrates pedagogical skill, an appreciation for the craft of teaching, and love of history as a discipline
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience in teaching a variety of historical texts and perspectives
- Regards collaboration as an essential component of professional growth and values working on a team
- Enjoys a commitment that extends beyond the classroom, including contributions to the larger school community
- Possesses a master’s degree or equivalent experience
- Has sustained experience teaching Upper School History (Grades 9-12)
Spence is committed to an equitable program and a diverse faculty and student body. We therefore actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds.