History Teacher (temporary)

Title: History Teacher (temporary)            
Date Modified: 3/6/2024        
FLSA Classification: Full-time, exempt    , temporary
Reports To: Director of Studies        

Solebury School (New Hope, PA) seeks a qualified, experienced History Teacher to serve as a parental leave replacement for three weeks, from approximately April 17 through May 9. An intentionally small, all-gender, independent day and boarding school for students in grades 9-12, Solebury is nestled on a rolling 140-acre campus in the Pennsylvania countryside. Solebury students and faculty pursue learning as a shared endeavor; this approach to education is a cornerstone of Solebury’s educational philosophy. Successful candidates will be excited to contribute to a school community built upon this principle of mutual respect. 

This is a temporary, full-time position spanning three weeks from April 17-May 9, 2024

Essential Functions 

  • Teach 4 high school history classes in 80 minute blocks, each meeting 2-3 times per week: 3 sections of World History 9 and 1 section of AP World History.
     

Competencies

  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and in working with students and community members.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Passion for teaching and working with high school students.

Required Qualification
  

  •  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Education, or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching high school students.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher in Master’s degree or higher in Special Education, Education, or related field.
  • Boarding and/or independent school experience.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

  • Physical: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, reach for or otherwise move objects, including textbooks and other teaching materials. Sedentary work involves sitting, standing and walking around the classroom.

  • Communication: Activities include both hearing and talking to express or exchange ideas and information.

  • Environmental conditions: Activities occur mostly inside and occasionally outside. 

  • Valid driver’s license required as well as ability to pass a variety of background checks

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

As part of the terms for employment and in accordance with state law, all employees undergo national, state and local background checks before starting. Employment is also contingent on the ability to establish identity for employment in the United States by providing appropriate documentation to complete the I-9 form and required certifications. All employees must have reliable transportation to and from school

Please submit resume and cover letter to Staci Freer, Special Projects Manager.  Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately. Submit via email to sfreer@madgrocer.net. 

Solebury School seeks teachers who enjoy being a part of a culture of learning, where they are always striving to improve their teaching through feedback and self-evaluation. We value intellectual challenge and academic achievement alongside  mutual respect between students and teachers.

Since its founding in 1925, Solebury School has been a leader in progressive education.  We are an all-gender boarding and day school serving 255 students in grades 9-12. 
Solebury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.