Upper School History Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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The John Cooper School is seeking an Upper School History Teacher for the 26/27 school year.

The John Cooper School, located in The Woodlands, TX, on a beautiful 40-acre campus with a total enrollment of 1,300 students, is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The Upper School (Grades 9-12) is a dynamic, caring, and collegial environment that fosters curiosity and joy in our learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach World History, US History, and/or other related History and Social Science Courses. Cooper offers a variety of courses in the History/Social Sciences Department including multiple electives and AP courses. Specific courses assigned will be a function of departmental need and candidate’s expertise.
• Advisor to a small group of Upper School students.
  • Strong commitment to students’ progress, success, and social-emotional well-being
  • Commitment to student-centered pedagogies and authentic assessments
  • Knowledge of current best practices in Upper School education
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and desire to approach planning and innovation in a team environment
  • Model lifelong learning with an openness to and enthusiasm for learning and professional growth
  • Combine intellectual curiosity with experiential, hands-on learning practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Strong organizational, and written and verbal communication skills
  • A bachelor’s degree in history, social science, education or related field; Master’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of three (3) years applicable classroom teaching experience; independent school experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Required to walk; stoop, kneel or crouch; reach with hands and arms
• Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 90% walking, and standing
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Classroom work environment

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in history, history education, or related field is required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years classroom teaching experience; independent school experience preferred
• Candidates should strongly identify with the School’s mission, philosophy, and goals

To Submit Application Materials:

Interested candidates should email a single PDF that includes the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Philosophy of Education
• List of three References – two professional and one personal (we will not contact references without candidate permission

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national or ethnic origin, physical disability or age.