Middle School History Teacher (AY26-27)

Summary Description:

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School is seeking a full-time Middle School History teacher.  The BB&N Middle School consists of Grades 7 and 8.  We are seeking a knowledgeable History teacher to teach three classes across both grades, who values student voice and agency, utilizes a variety of pedagogical approaches, and is excited to work as part of a team in curriculum development.  Other faculty member responsibilities encompass advising in our co-curricular program, as well as community, athletic/coaching, and student life activities and program needs. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Planning and developing an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and curriculum guidelines.
• Preparing materials for lessons, assignments, and tests; evaluates, corrects, and grades student performance.
• Supervising the behavior of students in the classroom, school grounds, and educational trips, and discussing academic difficulties or behavioral problems with students as they arise.
• Monitoring students' progress throughout the year and evaluating preparedness.
• Communicating progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and, as appropriate, other faculty, staff, and/or campus Director.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Enforcing safety and security standards for students, staff, and visitors.
• Maintaining required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchrooms with other faculty and staff.
• Participating in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars.
• Maintaining knowledge of research, developments, and best practices.
• Performing related tasks such as sponsoring student activities or organizations, including athletics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Skills, and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will have a degree in History or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is required. While a Master’s Degree in history and at least four years of experience teaching history at the middle school level is preferred, we understand that not every great teacher’s path to teaching is a straight line.

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to teaching history through multiple narratives and contributing to a dynamic and engaging classroom experience for students.
• Dedication to encouraging middle school-aged students to seek the truth and to engage the world around them with a critical eye.
• A creative and multi-dimensional educator whose personal and professional characteristics will bring new perspectives to our community.
• Possess a passion for identifying, evaluating, and using trustworthy historical sources and evidence, guiding students to distinguish between credible information and bias.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of people, including students, families, faculty, and staff.
• Thrive as part of a collaborative team of colleagues within the History Department and with teachers in other disciplines.
• Demonstrate dedication to supporting adolescent growth and development and promoting a growth mindset.

Salary: $69,500.00 - $115,754.00

BB&N offers competitive salaries and benefits, employing equitable and consistent compensation practices. The starting salary for any hired candidate is based on experience within salary bands (0-30 years). 

Compensation for eligible full-time and part-time employees includes a 403(b) plan with up to a 10% match of salary and other competitive benefits offerings. Benefits offered to eligible employees include health & dental insurance; commuter benefits; long-term disability insurance, and more. 

To Apply:  

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. 

Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates will respond to all application questions completely and thoughtfully. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.