Upper School History Teacher

Reports to: Department of History and Religion Chair

Status: Full-Time, Academic Year

Start Date: August 2021

ABOUT MASTERS:

The Masters School (www.mastersny.org) is a premier coed day and boarding school that engages students in grades 5 through 12 with a challenging academic program in a welcoming learning environment. Located on 96 picturesque acres overlooking the Hudson River, The Masters School community takes advantage of both its access to the tri-state area and its proximity to the rich cultural and educational magnet that is New York City.  Our vibrant Upper School boarding program includes both five- and seven-day options, and draws students from across the country and across the globe. Students benefit from our holistic implementation of the Harkness method, as well as the resources, diversity and activities of Masters seven-day campus and accessible, talented faculty and staff. From our exceptional academics and outstanding visual and performing arts program to our championship athletic teams, the Masters learning experience prepares students for success in college, career and life, and always with our mission – to be a power for good in the world. 

Our Upper School has just over 500 students and 77 faculty and staff. Our Upper School is well known for its student-centered Harkness approach to teaching and learning. In addition to a core liberal arts curriculum, students can participate in signature programs such as Ethical Leadership; Engineering, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Global and Civic Exchange. Our seven-day boarding program gives students and faculty the opportunity to be part of a dynamic community of individuals from across the county, the country and globe, as well as offering students full-time access to faculty and school resources. This uniquely enriching educational experience will now be complemented by our five-day boarding program, which launched in 2019.

MISSION AND BELIEFS STATEMENT:

The Masters School celebrates active participation, deep understanding, and meaningful connection. A community of diverse individuals, we gather to learn, to strive, to dare, to do – to be a power for good in the world.

SUMMARY:

The Upper School History and Religion Department is seeking a teacher who is passionate about the study of history, enthusiastic about working with high school students and committed to developing their craft as a teacher. Cognizant of our increasingly connected world, the department has developed a set of curricular offerings that build from a two-year World History foundation, include various approaches to the teaching of American History and allow students to choose from a range of exciting senior level seminars. The Upper School History and Religion Department is seeking a collaborative colleague to join the team. Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to foster students’ critical thinking, writing and analytic skills and experience teaching in student-centered environments.

In addition, The Masters School seeks employees committed to the work of advancing equity and social justice in the school community and beyond. A community of diverse individuals, we celebrate both our differences and our similarities, and we embrace a broad definition of diversity that includes but is not limited to age, race, ethnicity, gender, ability, religion, sexual identity and socioeconomic status. Masters seeks divers candidates to serve our student body, and we expect all employees to engage in the work of inclusion as a critically important aspect of working in our school setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach some combination of the core courses in ancient and modern World History, American History or senior electives. Full-time teachers teach four sections in total.
• Successfully engage and develop student’s interest and enthusiasm for the subject matter
• Attend departmental and divisional meeting, as well as all school professional development events. We offer a year-long program of activities for teachers new to the Masters School.
• Participate in the life of the Upper School by attending full group activities (morning meeting, student presentations and performances and culminating events) and by participating in non-teaching responsibilities, such as study hall, advising a club or coaching
• Act as an advisor to a group of students after the first year of teaching

• Understanding of and desire to work with high school students
• Familiar with and willing to explore student-centered pedagogical approaches
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energy, enthusiasm and curiosity – willingness to be a fellow learner with students
• Proficient in the use of technology
• Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Sciences and/or History education required, Masters preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competency
• Interest in being an active member of The Masters School community, such as advising, student life, leading a student club, or coach of a team

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, explaining why you would succeed in this position, resume, 3 references and salary requirements via email to careers@mastersny.org (Adobe® PDF format preferred) and include “Upper School History” in the subject line.

This position announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title and the education and skills required. This is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that are required or may be required in the future.

BACKGROUND SCREENING:

The Masters School conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.