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History Teacher

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title: History Teacher

Division/Department: Division based on teaching responsibilities

Reports To: Division Director

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Type of position/FLSA: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Chadwick School seeks an energizing and enthusiastic history teacher with strong content expertise and a deep understanding of effective teaching and learning. The ideal candidate values student-centered, inquiry-driven, and experiential learning and uses backward design to plan purposeful, engaging curriculum.

This teacher is excited to work with middle and/or upper school students and to contribute to a collaborative department committed to coherence, excellence, and meaningful student growth. The strongest candidates may also have interest and expertise in courses for older students, such as U.S. History, Psychology, Art History, or other discipline-specific offerings.

Social studies faculty work closely together to design meaningful learning experiences that help students develop historical thinking, research, analysis, discussion, and writing skills while deepening their understanding of people, systems, cultures, and change over time. Through this work, students are prepared for lifelong learning as thoughtful global citizens: individuals with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the confidence to lead.

In addition to teaching, each faculty member serves as an advisor, participates actively in the life of the school beyond the classroom, and engages in ongoing professional growth.

Chadwick’s mission-driven program emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and self-discovery through experience. Our work is grounded in the school’s Core Values—compassion, fairness, honesty, respect, and responsibility—and guided by Chadwick's Core Competencies: critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, character, courage, and cultural competence.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 4 sections total of social studies. Grades based on teaching responsibilities
• Positively and actively contribute to the life of the school (i.e. afternoon co-curricular, coaching, etc).
• Create an inclusive classroom environment of mutual respect and rapport; incorporate anti-bias practices into the classroom culture and apply Chadwick's shared assessment and grading practices.
• Apply principles of backward design (UbD) to course and unit curriculum.
• Collaborate to plan curriculum around shared learning outcomes, skill sequences, content knowledge, enduring understandings, and essential questions.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to engage students in active, experiential learning grounded in authentic texts and experiences.
• Integrate technology into lessons, including the use of laptops and Google platforms.
• Use Chadwick shared assessment and grading practices to assess, record, and provide feedback on student learning and next steps.
• Submit grades and student comments as instructed and on time.
• Keep information systems up to date, including Google Classrooms, calendars, and gradebooks.
• Attend all relevant department and faculty meetings and school events, including new faculty orientation and training throughout the year, professional development, and student orientations before school starts, back-to-school night, parent-teacher conferences, assemblies, graduation, etc.).
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice.
• Cover classes for absent colleagues as requested.
• Supervise students as assigned, such as chaperoning, lunchtime supervision, and study hall.
• Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Read and follow academic policies outlined in the relevant division Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• A strong background in history or a related social studies discipline and previous experience teaching history are required.
• Teaching experience with middle school or upper school students is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pedagogy and educational tools, including relevant technology, is preferred.
• Interest or experience in teaching advanced courses for older students, such as U.S. History, Psychology, Art History, Economics, or other specialized areas are valued.
• A student-centered, global, and innovative approach to teaching is preferred.

Compensation:

Anticipated base compensation is $81,000-$95,000 depending on experience. The position will begin August 2026

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for approximately 6-8 hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

 Required Assessment:  TB     Clearances:  Livescan Background check

 Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

By submitting an Employment Application, I hereby understand and agree that it is consistent with its obligations under Education Code Section 44051 subd. (a)(2) and as a part of the application consideration process, Chadwick School will contact each Educational Employer and inquire about your employment history including, without limitation, whether I was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in Education Code Section 44932, subd. (a)(1).

About Chadwick School

Chadwick is a K-12 coeducational non-denominational independent day school located on a beautiful 45-acre campus on a hill overlooking mountains, canyons and the Pacific Ocean. Founded as a boarding school in the 1930's in what was then a remote area of Los Angeles County, the school has retained its rural charm and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Thirty-three faculty and staff families reside on campus, adding to a strong sense of community and shared aspirations. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and to the development of the character and individual gifts of its students. The school’s challenging academic offerings are therefore complemented by extensive programs in community service, outdoor education, athletics and the arts, in which virtually all students participate. Chadwick is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. School policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, marital status, medical condition, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation and race, or any other applicable law prohibiting discrimination in employment. This commitment applies to all empl...oyees and agents of the school, including the headmaster, division and department directors, supervisors and co-workers.

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