Social Studies Teacher

Position Type:
High School Teaching/Social Studies


Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Staples High School

Date Available:
08/20/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Description

Staples High School is searching for a Social Studies Teacher to join a talented team of social studies educators. The Social Studies Department is committed to providing students with a broad understanding of history, government, economics, and the social sciences while preparing them to become informed, engaged, and literate citizens.

Qualifications:

• Teaching experience preferred; and
• CT Certification Required (026).

Salary: According to the Teachers' contract (2025-2028)

(see website - personnel contracts)

Starting Date: August 20, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Application Procedures:

Internal applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2118 (Please be sure to select internal applicant. This signifies one's current status as a Westport employee.)

External applicants must submit an online application through the Westport Public Schools website. Job # 2118 (Paper copies will not be accepted.)

The Westport Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.