Ranney School seeks two Upper School History Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. The Upper School History curriculum includes required courses in Grade 9 (Modern World History) and Grade 10 (United States History, including the option of AP U.S. History), as well as a required civics course in Grade 11 (which may include AP U.S. Government & Politics).

In addition to the core curriculum, recent elective offerings have included Global Citizenship, Psychology & Sociology, the Global History of Sport, and the History of American Capitalism. Advanced Placement electives include AP World History: Modern, European History, Art History, and Economics.

The ideal candidates:

• will have an advanced degree in History, History education, or a related field and experience teaching high school
• will be enthusiastic about teaching both historical content and historical thinking skills toward meaningful, relevant, and high academic standards
• will be adept at teaching both U.S. History and World History survey courses as well as the potential to teach a seminar-style elective course.
• will have a growth mindset both personally and professionally
• will foster collegial interactions with one’s peers and kind, positive, productive interactions with students and parents
• may have the expertise and flexibility to teach AP Economics (Macro and Micro) and/or AP Art History

Primary? ?Job? ?Responsibilities:

• Teach five sections of Upper School History
• Mentor students in advisory and co-curricular activities, participate in division and department meetings, and serve in various supervisory roles.
• Facilitate an offering in the Upper School’s “Maymester” program, an experiential education program that takes place over the last two weeks of the school year.

Developing strong relationships with students and colleagues is critical for one’s success at Ranney and for the school’s successful accomplishment of its mission to “know and value every child.”

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $90,000 annually, commensurate with degree and experience.

Ranney School offers a robust benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, HRA, dental, vision, and pet insurance plans
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• A voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions based on years of service
• Significant tuition remission for eligible children and grandchildren
• Graduate tuition assistance and professional development grants

Retention bonuses awarded at five-year milestones

To Apply:

Please submit an application dossier compiled into a single PDF and emailed to history-hiring@ranneyschool.org.

The dossier must include:

• a cover letter specific to this position at Ranney,
• a CV/resume,
• a statement of educational philosophy, and
• a list of three to five professional references. We will notify you before contacting them.

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 22 and on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

About Ranney School:

Ranney School is an Age 3 to Grade 12 independent school in Tinton Falls, NJ. We serve a diverse body of approximately 750 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission: “To know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.” 

An equal opportunity employer, we foster a community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs, and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members. We are committed to creating an environment that is affirming and inclusive. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal acceptance.

About Ranney School

Ranney School is an Age 3-Grade 12 independent, college preparatory school based in Tinton Falls, NJ. Our school serves a diverse body of approximately 770 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission and vision. Our mission is “To know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.” We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We continue to foster an inclusive community that supports a spectrum of cultures, beliefs and talents to promote the intellectual growth and moral development of all members of our community. We are inspired by an awareness and appreciation for diversity, human dignity and interpersonal acceptance.

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