Keystone School helps bright, talented and motivated young people realize their full potential. In our academically accelerated program, faculty and staff challenge and nurture young people throughout their educational journey. Keystone students achieve in academics, arts, sciences, athletics and other diverse interests, while supporting and challenging each other. As students grow from preschool through high school, expert and caring teachers guide their inquiries. Keystone students gain admission to the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities, win highly competitive scholarships, and go on to create fulfilling careers and lives.

Keystone is a nationally recognized, multicultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.

Keystone School seeks a full-time history instructor with a start date of August 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.  Keystone School provides talented and motivated students with a world-class, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement and responsible leadership.

We welcome applicants committed to teaching history in an accelerated environment.  Successful candidates will have a passion for working with high school aged students.

Required qualifications and experience include:

• A commitment to Keystone School's mission 
• Experience teaching World History and US government/political science/civics courses 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Staying current with trends in history education
• Understanding of developmental stages in adolescence
• Ability to function as a member of a team and to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, students, and parents
• Ability to serve as an advisor to upper school aged students
• Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating Upper School students.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with advanced and gifted history students
• Experience with the AP World History curriculum
• Experience with other social science electives like regional studies or economics
• Experience running a Model United Nations club 
• Masters or PhD degree

About Keystone School

Keystone school has been a haven for bright, motivated students since 1948. A Keystone student is taught to ask questions, to pursue knowledge, and to love learning. We believe that when given the opportunity, encouragement, and means to think more deeply and comprehensively, young people will respond with the enthusiasm and energy to go beyond the demands of a standard curriculum. Within the context of a balanced and supportive environment, our challenging and thoughtful college-preparatory program, enriched with many opportunities for physical, social, creative, and ethical growth, challenges students to develop diligence, inquisitiveness, independence, self-discipline, and responsibility. Keystone is a nationally recognized, multi-cultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.

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