Secondary History Teacher

San Marcos Academy is seeking a dedicated and passionate full-time history teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position involves teaching history classes to Middle School (8th grade) and Upper School (9th-12th grade) students. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity and foster a love for history in students.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans for Middle and Upper School history classes.

- Teach historical concepts, events, and perspectives using a variety of instructional strategies and primary sources.

- Foster critical thinking, discussion, and analysis of historical events and their impact on the modern world.

- Assess student understanding through a range of formative and summative evaluations and provide timely, constructive feedback.

- Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to support cross-curricular initiatives and school-wide learning goals.

-  Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills:

- Excellent organizational skills.

- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Strong classroom management skills.

- Ability to work collaboratively with students and staff.

Specific Benefits:

- Class sizes are small

- Students are highly motivated

- Opportunity to work with international students

- Teaching schedule follows the school calendar for holidays

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in History or Education.

- Advanced Placement certification preferred.

- Previous teaching experience is a plus.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to inspire and motivate students.

Compensation: Determined by experience

Start Date: October 2026

San Marcos Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.