Upper School History Teacher at COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

Bexley, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Curriculum Development, Primary Source Analysis, Writing Instruction, World History, U.S. History, Comparative Government, Advanced Placement (AP), Economics, Human Geography, Political Science, Collaboration, Communication, Technology Integration, Advisory Leadership, Multicultural Education, Gender-Focused Lenses

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Description

Description Upper School History TeacherEffective Fall 2026 Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 565 students, 135 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG. Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire an energetic and dedicated full-time Upper School History teacher to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. CSG offers a competitive salary, benefits, and professional opportunities and welcomes candidates who add to the racial, cultural, religious, and gender diversity of the school community. Major Functions and Responsibilities: Teach a range of primary-source driven, writing-intensive Upper School history courses, including World and U.S. History, U.S. and Comparative Government, and, when applicable, Advanced Placement courses such as AP European History, AP U.S. History, and AP Government, along with electives such as Economics, Human Geography, and Political Science. Collaborate with the Upper School History teachers to ensure a cohesive, rich, and diverse history curriculum. Timely and proactive communication with students, parents, and advisor about student progress. Lead an advisory group. Participate actively in the life of the school, including leading clubs and/or activities, supervising study halls, and possibly coaching. Potential leadership responsibilities such as Advisory, Club or Affinity/Alliance Groups, and roles such as Form Level Dean, Department Chair, or Center Director. Experience, Characteristics, Qualities: An undergraduate degree in a humanities related field with at least three years of classroom experience preferred. We are particularly interested in educators with expertise in multicultural and/or gender-focused lenses with strengths in Latin American, African, and/or Asian history. A continuous commitment to improve teaching proficiency, particularly with technology as applied to best practices in education. Familiarity with diverse ways of engaging students over a range of learning styles enhanced by a desire to try new approaches. Excellent communication skills, a love of teenagers, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a diverse, collaborative environment. A commitment to and an understanding of the importance of an all-girls education. Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume. Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.

Responsibilities

The teacher will instruct a variety of writing-intensive Upper School history courses, including World and U.S. History, Government, and potential AP or elective courses. Responsibilities also include collaborating on curriculum, communicating student progress, leading an advisory group, and participating actively in school life.