Hartford, Connecticut
New York, New York
Pasadena, California
Posted: 06-Feb-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full Time
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About Trinity Valley School
Founded in 1959 and named for the Trinity River that flows nearby, Trinity Valley School is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory school which seeks students of above-average to superior ability who will contribute to the diversity of the student body and enrich the School community. Enrollment includes more than 1,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 on a 75-acre campus in Fort Worth, Texas. Families choose TVS for its deep commitment to developing curious minds and lifelong learners, as well as for its strong sense of community. TVS provides extraordinary opportunities for students to develop empathy and inclusivity as leaders and to stretch themselves in academics, athletics, visual and performing arts, and signature programs in outdoor experiential education and global education.
Trinity Valley School recruits and retains exemplary faculty whose skill in the classroom is complemented by their positive contributions to other programs and endeavors within the school community. These stellar faculty inspire excellence and actively promote the mission and philosophy of the school by modeling for their students the resiliency, flexibility and persistence that embodies the TVS school motto, Per Aspera ad Astra (Through Difficulty to the Stars!).
Trinity Valley School is committed to attracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff by offering highly competitive salaries; fully paid employee health, dental, disability, and life insurance; TIAA-CREF 403(b) plan with immediate vesting; vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; ample funding for professional development; tuition reimbursement for coursework toward advanced degrees; and more.
Trinity Valley School actively seeks to recruit and hire faculty and staff whose diverse experiences and backgrounds are reflective of our global community. We are deeply committed to serving our mission and advancing institutional goals for equity, inclusion, and community.
Position Description
Trinity Valley School seeks a full-time history teacher to join the Upper School faculty beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
The History Department at Trinity Valley School
The history department at Trinity Valley School seeks applicants who bring passion for teaching history; eagerness to build meaningful, caring relationships with adolescents; and enthusiasm for professional collaboration, learning and growth.
The department is a team of creative instructional designers who utilize a range of pedagogical techniques designed to further develop students as intelligent citizens who think critically and analytically through the study of past and present.
The department welcomes candidates who are capable and comfortable teaching history courses across the Upper School curriculum. TVS graduation requirements invite students to choose history electives; therefore, candidates should be enthusiastic about designing semester-long elective courses that would complement the department’s robust set of offerings.
Trinity Valley School appreciates that teaching excellence comes in many forms. Above all, the school seeks candidates who love working with young people and place students at the heart of their instructional practice. TVS welcomes candidates who are both comfortable serving as advisors to groups of 10-12 Upper School students and willing to engage in campus life through coaching, volunteering with Trojan Outdoor Experience (TOE), leading students on Trojans Abroad Programs, and/or sponsoring co-curricular clubs and programs.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate:
- Holds a master's degree in history or related field (master’s preferred; not required).
- Has teaching experience in history, ideally in independent schools.
- Has the flexibility to teach across the TVS history curriculum (9-12). Experience teaching electives within a range of social science disciplines, especially Government or Economics, is a plus. We also welcome applicants who have experience teaching topics in non-Western history.
- Fully supports the four main objectives of the TVS Mission Statement.
- Embraces and advances institutional goals for Equity, Inclusion, and Community.
- Has experience and interest in designing approaches to teaching and learning that align with the department’s Portrait of a TVS Graduate - in History.
- Creates and promotes inclusive learning spaces in which all students feel honored, appreciated, and respected for who they are.
- Nurtures a deep feeling of community through actions and attitudes.
- Balances caring and flexibility while holding students to high expectations.
- Welcomes the role of teacher-scholar by seeking professional learning and growth.
- Exemplifies personal and professional integrity.
- Works collaboratively and communicates effectively.
Application Requirements
Qualified candidates should complete an online application for employment and attach a cover letter and résumé by visiting Trinity Valley School Career Opportunities. Applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application.
Trinity Valley School is an equal-opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment practices. Trinity Valley School does not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category under federal, state, or local laws.