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Posted: 09-Jul-25
Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island
Type: Full Time
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Upper School History Teacher
Full-Time | Boarding School | Coastal Location
Full-Time | Boarding School | Coastal Location
Middlebridge School, an independent boarding school dedicated to serving bright, neurodiverse students, seeks a full-time History Teacher to join our faculty for the 2025–2026 academic year. Located in a vibrant beachfront community, our school offers a supportive, inclusive environment where students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety are empowered to thrive both academically and personally.
Position Summary:
The History Teacher will deliver a high school-level psychology curriculum adapted to individual learning profiles. With small class sizes and a highly collaborative team of educators and specialists, the ideal candidate will embrace differentiated instruction, cultivate student engagement, and contribute meaningfully to the life of our community.
The History Teacher will deliver a high school-level psychology curriculum adapted to individual learning profiles. With small class sizes and a highly collaborative team of educators and specialists, the ideal candidate will embrace differentiated instruction, cultivate student engagement, and contribute meaningfully to the life of our community.
Core Responsibilities:
- Teach History to high school students in classes of 6–10, emphasizing relevance, curiosity, and self-awareness
- Design and adapt curriculum to support varied learning needs and styles
- Partner closely with learning specialists and advisors to individualize instruction and assessment
- Serve as a mentor to students within the school’s boarding community.
- Attend all school meetings and in-services
- Meet regularly with supervisor(s)
- Assess students’ performance periodically throughout the semester
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans
- Adhere to all school policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in History or related field; Master’s degree and/or teaching certification preferred
- Prior experience teaching adolescents, particularly students with learning differences, in an independent or special education setting
- Demonstrated expertise in student-centered, inclusive instructional practices
- Commitment to collaboration, innovation, and mission-driven education
- Enthusiasm for working in a residential boarding school environment
School Culture & Benefits:
- A beautiful oceanfront campus supporting wellness, outdoor learning, and recreation
- A mission-driven, student-centered approach grounded in individualized learning and social-emotional development
- A collegial and collaborative faculty culture
- Professional growth opportunities in neurodiversity, universal design for learning (UDL), and trauma-informed education
- Competitive salary and benefits, with optional on-campus housing and meals provided
To Apply:
Please send a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references to dleventhal@middlebridgeschool.org with the subject line: Psychology Teacher Application – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please send a résumé, cover letter, and three professional references to dleventhal@middlebridgeschool.org with the subject line: Psychology Teacher Application – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Middlebridge School
The mission of Middlebridge School is to provide instruction, opportunities, and support for students with learning differences.
Our community is designed to develop students’ academic abilities, intellectual curiosity, and physical and social-emotional development.
We strive to create life-long learners with increased independence and maturity that thrive in the post-graduate setting of their choice.
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