History Teacher

La Lumiere School is excited to welcome applications for the position of History Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will have experience teaching high school History and Social Sciences, likely including AP World History, World History 2, AP United States Government and Politics/Government and possible AP Comparative Government and Politics courses.

In the History & Social Sciences Department, we encourage students to think critically about history in order to foster students’ understanding of diverse cultural perspectives across different time periods.

We value knowledge of the past as a way to comprehend the present and future.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 5 sections of classes each semester
• Sponsor/supervise a co-curricular activity during two seasons
• Serve as an advisor to a group of approximately eight students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant academic discipline. Master’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Experience working with students outside of the classroom through coaching, mentorship, or other activities preferred

About La Lumiere School

La Lumiere School, a distinguished co-educational boarding and day institution for grades 9-12, is nestled on a picturesque 150-acre campus in rural Northwest Indiana which offers a nurturing environment where academic excellence meets personal growth.

Our mission is to form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith, empowering students to evolve into more complete versions of themselves.

Here, we blend rigorous academics with a vibrant community life that fosters self-discovery, innovation, and compassion.

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant academic discipline. Master’s degree preferred
• Three or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level preferred
• Experience working with students outside of the classroom through coaching, mentorship, or other activities preferred