McDonogh School is posting an anticipated opening in the Upper School History Department for the 2026-2027 school year.

An ideal Upper School history teacher is a dynamic, caring intellectual who inspires students to develop both skills and passion for historical inquiry, critical analysis, and civic engagement. This teacher will work with students in grades 9-12 across a range of courses and ability levels, fostering a student-centered learning environment that values effort, growth, and intellectual curiosity.

Essential Functions

• Teaching and Curriculum Development
• Inspire, engage, and encourage students in the study of United States History, World History, and history electives
• Develop and deliver curriculum that challenges students across all levels while meeting them where they are academically
• Value, promote, and cultivate the importance of effort and grit in students' academic achievement; celebrate incremental growth alongside achievement
• Create and maintain a student-centered learning environment that promotes active learning and critical thinking
• Foster students' development of historical thinking skills, including analysis of primary and secondary sources, argumentation, and evidence-based reasoning
• Guide students in developing AI literacy, including understanding ethical use of AI tools in writing and research, and cultivating critical thinking about AI-generated content
• Help students make meaningful connections between historical events and contemporary issues
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Engagement
• Work collaboratively with History department colleagues to align curriculum, ensure consistent skill development, and provide similar student experiences across sections
• Participate actively in the broader McDonogh community through school activities, events, and initiatives both within and outside the History department
• Support school-wide initiatives and policies, including the digital device policy
• Student Support and Mentorship
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students, providing academic guidance, social-emotional support, and mentorship through the Upper School advisory program
• Build meaningful relationships with students that extend beyond the classroom
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and concerns
• Professional Growth and School Contributions
• Act in accordance with and overtly support the school's mission and values
• Participate in professional development opportunities to continually grow as an educator, including classroom observations, conferences, workshops, and departmental collaboration
• Exhibit professional standards of presentation, punctuality, courtesy, and discretion
• Respond flexibly to the evolving needs of the School, which may include service learning coordination, athletics coaching, club advising, assigned supervision duties, and other responsibilities as determined by the Head of the Upper School

Bachelor's degree in History, Social Studies, or related field (required). Master's degree in History, Education, or related field (preferred).

Additional Experience

• Experience designing and teaching history or humanities electives (preferred)
• Experience teaching in a neurodiverse learning environment (preferred)
• Prior teaching experience at the secondary level (preferred)
• Strong content knowledge across multiple historical periods and geographic regions

Additional Requirements

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion
• Ability to successfully work with and within a culturally and academically diverse student body, staff, and community
• Must be able to comply with background checks, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and / or state regulations
• Must possess personal qualifications including flexibility, patience, professionalism, and physical and mental health consistent with the demands of the position
• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence
• Willingness to participate in co-curricular activities (athletics, clubs, or other programs)

Working Conditions

Evening and occasional weekend hours may be required for parent meetings, school events, or professional development. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position requires the ability to move around campus throughout the day.