The Jackson Hole Community School is a small, independent high school that prepares students to succeed in college and life, through challenging academics and excellence in teaching, in a community founded on personal relationships, student initiative, and integrity. JHCS strives to promote curiosity, stimulation, persistence, creativity, collaboration, and communication in authentic contexts. We value student exposure to diverse teaching and learning styles and hire highly qualified individuals to join our collaborative team as we strive to fulfill our mission.

 JHCS places emphasis on the “community” aspect of its culture and seeks candidates who are interested in committing to its vibrancy and success. Faculty members are highly collaborative individuals who are eager to offer ideas, engage in discussion, and focus on generating and improving the learner experience. Our expectation is that each employee will operate at a superior level and offer his/her/their services broadly to serve our students and the school community at large.

Part-time 10th Grade History Teacher

We are seeking applicants to join our team who are comfortable and confident teaching 10th grade history.

The ideal candidate has a strong desire to work closely with adolescents and develop meaningful relationships with them. This person has an extensive knowledge of and passion for history, a commitment to improving both content and instructional quality, and the experience to offer authentic exposure  in the classroom and beyond

 As a member of our history department and the JHCS faculty, our ideal candidate works collaboratively with colleagues and aims to instill habits of critical thinking and communication through the development of inquiry and reasoning skills that students will draw upon in college and in life. The ideal candidate uses several pedagogical modalities to teach the content and develop essential skills including the analysis of primary and secondary sources, discussion facilitation, the use of visual tools, and other teaching methodologies that reach different students.

Other responsibilities of a part-time teacher include:

• Proactive and timely communication with colleagues, parents, and students 
• Attending occasional evening/weekend school events 
• Attending meetings that are relevant to the 10th grade curriculum or student experience.

Minimum requirements include:

• A Bachelor’s degree in history or a related field; Master’s is preferred
• At least 2 years experience working with high school students  
• Ability to teach using a variety of pedagogical modalities

Non-discrimination disclaimer: The Jackson Hole Community School does not discriminate in employment, recruitment, admission, or the administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability.

To apply for this position, please send a letter of interest and your resume to Julie Alexander, Chief Operating Officer, at info@jhcschool.org.

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