Alexandria, Virginia
New York City, New York
Los Angeles, California
Posted: 03-Jun-26
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Required Education:
Upper School Humanities Teacher
Type: Full-time Faculty (10-month; reports to Upper School Division Head)
Posted: June 2026
Application Deadline: Until filled
Start Date: August 2026
Evansville Day School (Day School), in partnership with parents, offers a student-centered, college preparatory program supported by a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that encourages each student from Junior Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 to strive for excellence in mind, body, and human spirit. EDS was founded in 1946 and remains the only independent school in the Southwest Indiana (tri-state) region. The school enrolls approximately 300 students and boasts a 40- acre wooded campus, an impressively diverse student body, and 100% four-year college placement.
As with all positions at Day School, faculty hold much more than a job. Educators enjoy being part of an intellectual, vibrant, and supportive learning community with myriad ways to engage students, families, and colleagues. The entire community is deeply involved in the life of Day School.
Job Summary: Upper School Humanities at Day School encompasses Social Studies (SS) and English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 6 through 12. In 2026-2027, this role will focus primarily on teaching ELA to students in grades 6-9, SS to grades 6-7, and AP Seminar to sophomores. Day School’s Humanities Department embraces a variety of texts and media to reach our diverse student population and foster a global perspective. A successful teacher in this position understands the unique demands of working at an independent school and is passionate about the School’s Mission and Portrait of a Graduate.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach five sections of humanities courses in the upper school..
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement an effective, engaging, and meaningful Upper School Humanities scope and sequence that is vertically and horizontally aligned.
- Employ inclusive and innovative instructional and assessment methods.
- Create a warm and well-structured learning environment with consistent routines and high expectations that encourages and supports intellectual risk-taking and growth.
- Provide timely individualized feedback to students.
- Communicate proactively with families.
- Serve as an advisor to upper school students.
- Supervise students as assigned by Division Head.
- Contribute to the life of Day School by coaching and/or leading student clubs and activities.
- Be a visible presence at upper school events.
- Actively participate in the Humanities department.
- Actively participate in faculty meetings and professional development.
- Model a commitment to lifelong learning and growth.
- Uphold Day School’s Mission and core values.
Other duties may be assigned by the Head of School or Division Director.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree, preferred.
- Experience teaching advanced level ELA and SS, preferred.
- Ability to teach Spanish or Latin, a plus.
- Knowledgeable about the developmental needs of upper school students (grades 6-12).
- Knowledgeable about ELA and SS instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire students.
- Exceptional written and oral skills.
- Committed to collaboration and innovation.
- Committed to creating a welcoming learning environment for all students.
- Committed to inclusive instructional and assessment practices.
- Passionate about student-centered instruction.
- Able to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
- Able to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities.
Background: All employees and volunteers must agree to a comprehensive background check.
Application: To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Leah Miller, at lmiller@evansvilledayschool.org. Please include “Upper School Humanities Teacher” in the subject line.
