About the Role

Berkshire School seeks a dynamic, intellectually curious, and student-centered History teacher for the 2026–2027 academic year. This role is ideal for an educator who believes deeply in the study of history as a means of developing critical thinking, empathy, and a nuanced understanding of the modern world—and who is excited to teach and mentor adolescents in a highly relational boarding school environment.

At Berkshire, history teachers do far more than deliver content. They foster lively, inquiry-driven discussion, challenge students to engage deeply with primary sources, and help students develop the analytical and writing skills necessary to think historically and responsibly. The ideal candidate will bring both strong content knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for guiding students as thoughtful interpreters of the past.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

A successful candidate is someone who:

• Engages students through discussion-based, student-centered pedagogy.
• Helps students develop historical thinking skills, including source analysis, contextualization, and argumentation.
• Encourages curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, and respectful dialogue.
• Communicates with clarity, warmth, and purpose—both in and beyond the classroom.
• Thrives in collaboration and values shared curriculum design and reflection.
• Demonstrates interest in current historical scholarship and evolving pedagogical practice.
• Supports and challenges students across varied learning styles, identities, and backgrounds.
• Sees teaching as part of a larger commitment to student life and community engagement.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach a range of history courses in grades 9–12, including core offerings such as World History Through Religion, Modern World History, and United States History.
• Design lessons that emphasize close reading of primary and secondary sources, analytical writing, and historical application
• Assess student learning thoughtfully and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate fully in departmental collaboration, curriculum development, and ongoing professional growth.

Community Engagement

Full-time members of the faculty are deeply engaged in the life of the School and contribute to Berkshire’s academic, afternoon, and residential programs. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a student advisor.
• Participating in two seasons of afternoon athletics or co-curricular programming (as a coach or program director).
• Living in a dormitory or serving as an adjunct residential faculty member.
• Contributing to committee work and broader school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Secondary-level teaching experience; Master’s degree or higher.
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in History or a closely related field.

Next Steps

To apply, please email your résumé and cover letter to teaching@berkshireschool.org and addressed to Allison Letourneau, Associate Head of School

Posted: March 16, 2026

Full-Time, On-Site

Salary Range: $50,000 USD to $100,000 USD

About Berkshire School

Berkshire School is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school offering a rigorous academic course of study. Pioneering programs - such as Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, Sustainability and Resource Management, and Pro Vita Winter Session - coexist with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. Berkshire provides a range of artistic and athletic offerings supported by a state-of-the-art academic building and brand new facilities in athletics and the arts. In this extraordinary setting, students are encouraged to learn, in the words of the school motto, "not just for school, but for life."

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