JOB DESCRIPTION: History instructor, grades 6 - 8

JOB SUMMARY: The Hickory Day School middle-school history/humanities instructor teaches three or four classes each day to students in grades 6 through 8.  The instructor reports to the Head of School and works collaboratively with all members of the middle-school faculty and staff.  Other duties throughout the day may include supervising a study hall, serving as an academic-assist resource, filling in for an absent colleague, coaching and/or sponsoring a team/club, or other duties as assigned.

JOB START DATE: August 1, 2026

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in history, social sciences, education, or related fields is required. North Carolina teacher certification is highly desired.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the school community.
• Love of children and education along with the ability to deal with middle-school students effectively and inspirationally in a caring, compassionate, and supportive manner.
• Willingness to support the mission, beliefs, and practices of Hickory Day School.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in the fields of both education and history/humanities.
• Creation of meaningful and challenging lessons that reinforce classroom curricula and encourage students to expand their horizons and global perspectives.
• Ancillary duties including, but not limited to, participation in all faculty/staff meetings, teacher work days, school events, student assessment, weekly classroom communications, and student supervision. The normal teacher workday is 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
• Supervision/coaching of at least extracurricular or athletic activity
• Professional demeanor and decorum are required at all times.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Previous experience in a school setting.
• North Carolina (or other state) teacher licensure.

SALARY RANGE:    $36 K and up depending on education, experience, and qualifications.                                            Any job offer is contingent upon a clean background check.

For further information or to apply for the position, please send a current resume along with a cover letter to:

David Blake

Head of School, Hickory Day School

(828) 256-9492

dblake@hickoryday.org

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