Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks a full-time history teacher to join the Humanities department for the 2023-2024 academic year beginning in mid-August. This is a full-time 10-month position reporting to the Head of Humanities.

The Humanities program aims to teach skills and habits of attention, critical thinking, intellectual persistence, and reflection through careful reading and writing in the study of history and literature. In teaching these skills and habits the department plays a central role in students' education as artists, as intellectuals, and as engaged citizens. A student-centered approach emphasizing depth over breadth is the hallmark of a Walnut Hill Humanities class.

As a boarding school, opportunities to live on campus and work as a dorm parent in the Residential Life program may be available. Dorm parent hiring is managed through the Student Life Office. Applicants interested in pursuing a position as a dorm parent may indicate their interest in the online application process.

Responsibilities:

Teaching & Department Duties

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) history sections including US History, Modern World History, and an elective; utilize best practices in teaching within this academic discipline;
• Prepare lessons and develop curriculum that reflects the diverse educational and cultural backgrounds of the student body; teach, lead, and guide students and promote an open and safe classroom space;
• Foster a skills-centered, student-centered learning environment;
• Participate in and contribute to the alignment of our department;
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging instructional activities that present a full range of historical perspectives;
• Utilize technology and other educational tools to support student learning.

Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Serve as a Student Advisor; serve as a club advisor and/or chaperone school events and weekend duty;
• Participate in the school’s restorative justice initiative; actively learn about and practice anti-racist work;
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across all departments to foster a positive working and educational environment that supports the school’s mission, vision, and core values;
• Attend and participate in department meetings, faculty meetings, team-building exercises and trainings;
• Support students by attending student arts productions, shows, exhibitions, and performances;
• Pursue professional development opportunities in and out of school; display willingness and ability to grow, learn, explore new approaches, and practice self-reflection; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years teaching or equivalent experience required; experience working with high school students preferred; experience with project-based learning a plus;
• Bachelor’s degree in History or related field or equivalent experience required, Master’s degree recommended;
• Wide repertoire of teaching skills including developing in-person and online curriculum;
• Comfort with technology and willingness to adopt new technologies as needed;
• Innovative teaching practices and a focus on skills-centered learning;
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented working and leadership skills;
• Possess cultural competence in working with diverse populations;
• Demonstrated experience teaching texts that reflect a diversity of voices, identities, and experiences;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community;
• Ability to speak authentically about the imperative for diversity, equity, and inclusion and comfort with cross-cultural dialogue;
• Share an educational and artistic vision that aligns with the core principles of Walnut Hill;
• Ability to balance a pursuit of academic, artistic, and institutional excellence with compassion and nurture for each individual;
• COVID-19 Vaccination or valid exemption required; and
• Positive attitude and a passion for teaching and learning.

Note: Faculty salaries are based on the School's salary scale, education, and experience.

About us:

Walnut Hill School for the Arts, located in Natick, Massachusetts and 20 minutes from Boston, is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists in grades 9–post graduate. Walnut Hill combines a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in theatre, dance, music, visual art, and writing, film & media arts. Walnut Hill is committed to creating and enhancing an inclusive environment, and welcoming and celebrating a wide range of cultural, artistic, and educational backgrounds that compliments and supports our diverse community.

Commitment to the school’s Core Values, of Community, Growth, Excellence, Creativity, and Respect are imperative to the success of all Walnut Hill faculty, staff, and administration members. All Walnut Hill faculty/staff are active and engaged members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their field, participating in school events, supporting students in their arts, supporting other faculty/staff members, and who have the ability to self-reflect on their own practice.

Physical Demands

Physical demands include dexterity for science tools and equipment and office machine and supply operation including but not limited to writing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy/fax machine, and printers. Stooping, bending, traveling to/from locations on campus, ascending/descending stairs, reaching and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common.

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter through the Walnut Hill School for the Arts online Career Center.

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon enrollment and the successful completion of state and federal background checks. Walnut Hill does not provide visa sponsorship.