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The IB Diploma Programme (DP) History is an inquiry-driven world history course that prioritizes critical analysis over rote memorization. By exploring core concepts such as causation and significance, students act as "historical detectives," comparing diverse global perspectives to better understand the modern world. Through a flexible, multi-disciplinary lens that covers political, social, and economic shifts, the curriculum remains personally relevant while fostering a sophisticated, international mindset.
Global Perspectives: Compares events across different regions to build a truly international mindset.
Concept-Based: Centers on big ideas like causation, change, and significance.
Multi-Disciplinary: Explores the "why" behind history through political, social, and economic lenses.
Flexible & Relevant: Tailored to student interests, ensuring the past feels connected to the world today.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
SUBJECT PASSION: Brings a deep love for history and the ability to facilitate thought-provoking, empowering classroom discussions.
IMAGINATIVE EDUCATOR: Designs rigorous, culturally competent, and student-centered lesson plans that spark intellectual curiosity and a love of learning.
GLOBALLY MINDED: Minded: Cultivates a sense of responsibility in students regarding local and global contexts; interest in Model United Nations is a plus.
INCLUSIVE MINDSET: Promotes respect for diverse perspectives and has successful experience working with culturally diverse families.
HOLISTIC SUPPORT: Well-versed in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where teenagers thrive.
OPTIMISTIC LEADER: Leads with a sense of humor, flexibility, and a positive outlook on the daily challenges of high school life.
COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT: Enjoys working within a vibrant school community, building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
GROWTH-ORIENTED: Committed to both the academic and personal growth of students in alignment with the IB mission.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
At least 2 years of teaching experience;
Skilled at differentiating instruction;
Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills;
Excellent listening skills;
A belief in the intrinsic relationship between social-emotional learning and culturally responsive pedagogy.
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ABOUT MCDS
Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent Pre-K–12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college?preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. In an environment where each community member is truly known, MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills.
At MCDS we are looking for energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues; motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile.
Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.
M...CDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.
Madison Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.