Proctor Academy and its History Department seek a passionate and experienced history or social science teacher to fill a full-time (three course) position beginning in August 2026. This position entails teaching sections of our year-long 9th grade (world history) core curriculum as well as one or more of our upper and honors-level electives. 

Ideal candidates should be:

• Intellectually active in the humanities and social sciences and excited to share their passion for disciplinary content, analytical writing, research, critical thinking, and public speaking with the Proctor community.
• Willing to teach and collaborate with colleagues in our 9th-grade (world history) team.
• Committed to Proctor’s unique academic model that seeks to balance high academic standards with overt support systems and is willing to adapt instruction and support to meet differentiated learning needs.
• Committed to the science and craft of teaching and willing to explore and implement research-based strategies for improving learning outcomes.

Candidates with undergraduate degrees in history or a related social science field and over five years of teaching experience are preferred.

In addition to teaching, this full-time position will include some of the following responsibilities associated with an independent boarding and day school position such as two seasons of coaching and some combination of advising a small group of students, leading or supporting a Wilderness Orientation experience, leading a project period group, afternoon program leader, and residential life duties.

Full-time benefits include 401(k) plan, health and dental insurance, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

Proctor Academy is committed to building a community of inclusion across race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, and experience. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Applicants should apply with a cover letter and resume to www.proctoracademy/2526History.  Application review will begin 1/1/2026.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 E.O.E.

About Proctor Academy

Located in Andover, New Hampshire, Proctor Academy is an independent boarding and day school for 380 students in grades 9-12 founded in 1848. Its educational model combines a diverse campus-based academic program with unmatched off-campus experiential learning opportunities around the world that immerse students in different cultures and learning environments, helping them become truly global citizens.

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