Middle School History Teacher

Harford Day School, located in Bel Air, MD seeks a dynamic middle school History teacher. The ideal candidate will possess strong content knowledge of global and United States history; a passion for teaching this age group; commitment to professional development and ongoing learning; enthusiasm for working with students, families and colleagues; flexibility; and a sense of humor. We seek an individual who is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and whose personal integrity and collegiality will enrich a high-achieving, collaborative school community. Graduate degree and a minimum of two years teaching experience preferred.

The teacher will be responsible for teaching four sections of middle school History classes (7th Grade World Cultures and 8th Grade U.S. History) and advising a group of middle school students.  Willingness to coach a sport is a plus.  Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Devin Wootton, dwootton@harfordday.org.

Ideal Experience

• Experience teaching Middle school students
• Curiosity, creativity, and flexibility in pedagogical approach
• Commitment to collaborating with other educators, both in History and other disciplines, with respect to content, pedagogy, and use of technology
• Love for working with Middle School students and the ability to connect with students in support of their learning and development as young adults
• Demonstrated comfort with educational technologies, such as learning management systems, OneNote, and Google suite.