Posted: May 2, 2025
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Upper School & Middle School History Teacher

The Master's School - Simsbury, CT
Full-time
Application Deadline: N/A
Upper School

Position Overview:

The Upper School History Teacher will plan, implement and guide effective classroom learning activities in a designated selection of the Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II/Honors and selective elective courses within the History Department for students in grades 6-12.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Secondary Education with a History focus or related field
  • Current teaching license and/or Association of Christian School International (ACSI) certification a plus
  • Competency in Common Core Standards and effective experience implementing the same in the high school classroom
  • Successful experience teaching and coordinating effective and guided learning for students in grades 6-12
  • Administrative and organizational experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • A commitment to The Master’s School mission and vision

 

Skills:

  • Ability to effectively plan and facilitate comprehensive Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II/Honors and other History curricula for students in grades 6-12
  • Demonstrate effective teaching skills
  • Possess strong organizational skills; careful attention to detail; collaborative spirit
  • Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team
  • Maintain effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Ability to effectively master the current technology being utilized on campus
  • Ability to maintain accurate records, lesson plans and event planners
  • Demonstrate current knowledge of, and the ability to apply, broad-based curriculum designs and instructional technology applications that support the diverse learning needs of students

 

 

 

 

Required Personal Qualities:

  • Fully support the Statement of Faith of The Master’s School attached and annually sign a statement of affirmation regarding Guidelines for Service at The Master’s School
  • Recognize the role of parents as primarily responsible before God for their children's education and be prepared to assist them in that task
  • Value the process of learning as equally as important as the product
  • Value inquiry based, creative teaching
  • Exhibit a passion for teaching and working with students
  • Demonstrate the qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance and punctuality
  • Commitment to high academic achievement and full personal development of all students
  • Openness to input on issues that will facilitate student and faculty growth and achievement
  • Ability to establish effective organizational and community relationships
  • Address daily challenges with emotional stability, objectivity and optimism
  • Ability to give constructive feedback to facilitate student growth and academic achievement
  • A high level of personal integrity and professionalism
  • Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs
  • Respectfully submit and be loyal to constituted authority
  • Notify the administration of any policy he/she is unable to support
  • Maintain standards of The Master’s School confidentiality
  • Maintain a professional personal appearance in agreement with The Master’s School’s policy
  • Commitment to keep current with workplace innovations that enhance personal productivity
  • Use acceptable English in written and oral communication with clear articulation

 

Responsibilities:

  • Teach a designated selection of the Western Civilization I, Western Civilization II/Honors and selective elective courses within the History Department to students in grades 6-12
  • Work with the Upper School & Middle School (US/MS) Directors to utilize age-appropriate curricula and instructional technologies that support the diverse learning needs of students
  • Contribute to US / MS curriculum, assessment and program development as needed by administration
  • Work to develop excellent rapport with students as apprentice learners
  • Facilitate and maintain appropriate and timely communication with families regarding their respective student’s progress and needs
  • Attend and participate in Morning Devotions
  • Plan and facilitate effective daily lesson plans
  • Plan and facilitate weekly overview and quarterly planners
  • Maintain course portfolio
  • Serve as US / MS class advisor as requested by administration
  • Participate in Community Time and Chapel
  • Participate in and chaperone US events including retreats and class trips as requested by administration
  • Maintain applicable section(s) of the school website
  • Effectively master the Learning Management System, Power School and eDoctrina requirements
  • Maintain timely student grades, mid-quarter and quarterly comments on PowerSchool
  • Plan and maintain effective afterschool assistance as needed for US students in need of additional academic support
  • Attend weekly faculty meetings
  • Participate in Faculty mentoring programs
  • Participate in the development of standards based curriculum, curriculum maps, scope and sequence and standards based assessment
  • Participate in workweek activities
  • Participate in evening events and annual Open House functions
  • Fulfill summer faculty assignments
  • Participate in professional development programs

 

 

Mission Statement of The Master's School: “We at The Master's School are committed to the integration of faith and learning within the framework of a Christian world view.  We challenge our students to strive for spiritual maturity and academic excellence in a supportive community that emphasizes education from the inside out.” 

 

The Master's School is a non-denominational, Christian, college-preparatory day school enrolling boys and girls in Preschool through Grade 13.  The school has three sections:  Lower (Preschool - grade 5), Middle (grades 6-8), and Upper (grades 9-13).  The school is located on a beautifully wooded 76-acre, eleven-building campus with three athletic fields in West Simsbury.  The school serves families from more than 40 towns throughout the central Connecticut and southwestern Massachusetts areas. 

 

Founded in 1970, The Master's School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International. Enrollment typically is around 320 students, with classes averaging 15 students.

 

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Any interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to SEARCH at The Master's School, 36 Westledge Road, West Simsbury, CT 06092.  After completion you may e-mail it to [email protected]  or fax to 860-651-9363. 

 

The Master's School is an equal opportunity employer.