Upper School History Teacher (long-term substitute)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description

Columbus Academy seeks a long-term substitute Upper School History Teacher with responsibilities to begin in Fall 2026.

The individual selected for this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

• Teach five sections that meet regularly but not daily

• Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all Upper School faculty members

• Collaborate with departmental colleagues and can design and implement curriculum

• Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences

• Make use of technological resources, including the school’s online learning management site for classes

• Hold students accountable for Columbus Academy’s standards of behavior

• Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a humanities-related field

• 3+ years of teaching experience in history or a humanities-related field.

• Familiarity with World Geography and US History

• Knowledge of trends in history and humanities instruction (particularly multicultural, social, environmental, and global history) at the secondary level

• Experience and comfort with student-centered pedagogy, the integration of technology, and teaching within a block schedule

• A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement, innovation and lifelong learning

• Ability to collaborate with others and to creatively solve problems

• Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Conditions

Candidates must be able to manage the following conditions:

• Classroom environment

• Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

• Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

• A non-smoking campus

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.

Legal requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.