Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Middle School History Teacher to start in August 2021. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.

Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.  At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part.  We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking, and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:

• BA in history or related; Master’s degree history, education, or related field strongly preferred
• Experience teaching Middle School; experience teaching a range of history topics preferred
• Ability to employ varied methods of instruction and assessment and to integrate new skills and innovative methodologies in the classroom
• Ability to serve as an Advisor to 10-12 Middle School students
• Participation in Middle School life in meaningful ways outside the classroom (coaching, leading extracurricular activities, etc.) strongly preferred

Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:

https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga