Instructor of Economics/History

Location

Pottstown, PA | United States

Job description

Instructor of Economics/History

The Hill School Mission: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

Department: History and Social Science

Position Title: Instructor of Economics/History

Reports To: ‪ McNally Chair of History and Social Sciences

Status: Exempt, 10-month Residential, Teaching Faculty

Position Summary

The Hill School seeks a full-time Instructor of Economics/History with a start date of August 2024. The primary responsibilities of this professional will be to teach the four sections assigned sections, possibly including Economics, AP Economics, Entrepreneurship, and/or United States History. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching a variety of levels of Economics and History, with a demonstrated effectiveness in teaching.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

This individual will work closely with other members of the History and Social Science Department and will be responsible for classroom instruction; communication with students, parents, and student advisers; and remaining current on educational practices. Preference will be given to a candidate qualified to design and teach a post-AP Economics course.

The teacher will also be expected to undertake responsibilities that are normally associated with a boarding school, such as serving on various school committees and participating in the school's co-curricular and residential programs. Experience and demonstrated success working with diverse student communities is preferred, but not required. A bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred. Start date for this position is August 2024. Interviews to begin in 2024

Attitude and Demeanor

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.
• Candidate should have a valid driver's license and be willing to drive a school van.

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