History Teacher

History Teacher Position 2026-2027

Job Overview

Villa Victoria Academy, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school for young women in grades 6–12, is located in Ewing, New Jersey, in Mercer County along the scenic Delaware River. Villa Victoria Academy provides a nurturing learning environment characterized by small class sizes, strong student-faculty relationships, and a commitment to faith-integrated academic
excellence. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Teacher of History to join our educational team for this school year, 2026-2027, starting as soon as possible upon hire. The role requires the ability to teach a combination of middle school and high school courses including different levels of United States History and World History. Familiarity with the College Board Advanced Placement History courses is a plus. The ideal candidate is a versatile educator with cross-disciplinary expertise who can adaptively span different genres and content
areas as needed. The successful candidate will be a professional, diligent, and collaborative educator who demonstrates respect, initiative, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to the holistic development of young women. This individual will be expected to be an active presence within the school community and to support student activities and events beyond the classroom, engaging with the whole school community.

Responsibilities
• Embrace, support, and actively contribute to advancing the Catholic mission and philosophy of Villa Victoria Academy.
• Create a positive, nurturing, and faith-integrated classroom environment.
• Employ effective instructional strategies and best practices in pedagogy that promote
student growth and achievement.
• Develop and implement curriculum guides that align with educational standards and Villa Victoria Academy's mission and philosophy.
• Create lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students can engage with the material.
• Collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff to support the academic, social, and spiritual development of students.

• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s development.
• Be present in school full time with few to no absences and be available outside of school hours to engage in the school community activities.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and educational philosophy of a Catholic,
independent, college preparatory school for young women.
• Professional demeanor, initiative, reliability, and a strong work ethic.
• Excellent attendance record for in-person instruction.
• Expertise in content area and demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to integrate technology into teaching and learning.
• Ability and willingness to be actively engaged in school life beyond regular classroom responsibilities.
• Organizational skills to manage all responsibilities effectively.

Interested candidates should send their resume to the principal, Sr. Lesley Draper:
srlesley@villavictoria.org.
Salary range: $42,000 - $44,000 (pro-rated according to start date).