Description
Keystone School helps bright, talented and motivated young people realize their full potential. In our academically accelerated program, faculty and staff challenge and nurture young people throughout their educational journey. Keystone students achieve in academics, arts, sciences, athletics and other diverse interests, while supporting and challenging each other. As students grow from preschool through high school, expert and caring teachers guide their inquiries. Keystone students gain admission to the country’s most prestigious colleges and universities, win highly competitive scholarships, and go on to create fulfilling careers and lives.
Keystone is a nationally recognized, multicultural, college-preparatory school where academic excellence and student individuality are honored. Our small, accelerated classes and co-curricular activities prepare our students to succeed academically and socially at the nation’s best colleges and universities.
Keystone School seeks a full-time history instructor with a start date of August 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year. Keystone School provides talented and motivated students with a world-class, well-rounded educational experience in a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence, ethical growth, community involvement and responsible leadership.
We welcome applicants committed to teaching history in an accelerated environment. Successful candidates will have a passion for working with high school aged students.
Required qualifications and experience include:
A commitment to Keystone School's mission
Experience teaching World History and US government/political science/civics courses
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Staying current with trends in history education
Understanding of developmental stages in adolescence
Ability to function as a member of a team and to work cooperatively with administrators, teachers, students, and parents
Ability to serve as an advisor to upper school aged students
Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in educating Upper School students.
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience working with advanced and gifted history students
Experience with the AP World History curriculum
Experience with other social science electives like regional studies or economics
Experience running a Model United Nations club
Masters or PhD degree
Competitive salary and benefit package.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three to five references to Head of Upper School Bill Spedding at bspedding@keystoneschool.org by Monday, March 31 2025.
Keystone School welcomes candidates for admission or employment, regardless of age, race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected by law in the administration of any of its programs.
For more information about Keystone School, please visit www.keystoneschool.org
