Middle School History Teacher

Detroit Country Day School

Job Location:

Beverly Hills, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position: History Teacher

Department: Middle School

Available: August 2026

Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics arts athletics and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity equity and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual social and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.

Position Summary

Teach history to Middle School students in grades 6 through 8. Have affection for students in this age group an understanding of their needs and energy and a willingness to work collaboratively with employees administration and parents.

Essential Duties

Provide innovative comprehensive and content-rich instruction designed to develop critical thinking analytical and problem-solving skills within the context of history instruction.
Individualize writing instruction in the context of historical research and writing with an emphasis on rhetoric and language
Serve as an advisor for a group of 10-12 middle school students
Instill in students an appreciation for history and teach the concepts of being a historian and writing historical research
Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the curriculum and enhance student understanding and fluency
Create various classroom activities designed to foster student-centered learning
Create and manage a caring supportive purposeful and stimulating environment that is conducive to student learning
Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations
Nurture an inclusive environment in which all students can participate fully and have a sense of belonging
Organize and manage groups or individual pupils reflecting all abilities ensuring differentiation of learning needs
Plan opportunities to develop the social emotional and cultural aspects of students learning
Maintain a regular system of monitoring assessment record-keeping and reporting of students progress
Contribute to the development and coordination of the departments curriculum
Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their childrens education academic social and emotional.
Recognize health and safety are the responsibilities of every employee take responsible care of self and others and comply with the school health and safety policies and any specific procedures/rules that might apply to this position
Athletic coaching and/or extracurricular activities are encouraged
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in History; Advanced degree preferred
Teaching certificate is not necessary but favorably considered
Teaching experience in the middle grades
Proficient and enthusiastic user of technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional collegiality a desire to grow and enthusiasm for young people
Preference to candidates with coaching experience or expressed willingness to coach or direct activities

Applying for the Position

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Finalists will be invited to campus and asked to teach a sample class. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our school community and look forward to reviewing your qualifications.

Required Experience:

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLPosition: History TeacherDepartment: Middle SchoolAvailable: August 2026Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on ...