Full-Time History Teacher

The New School (TNS) is an independent four-year high school in Atlanta, offering an innovative curriculum that blends traditional academic study and community-engaged learning. Located in the heart of Atlanta, we treat the city as an essential classroom where learning is fueled by students' curiosity.

The New School is a community of about 90 students in grades 9-12 with 15 faculty members. To learn more, please visit www.tnsatlanta.org.

Position Description:

The New School seeks a full-time History teacher who will implement a blend of traditional classroom instruction and project-based-learning to create a classroom environment that develops in each student an awareness and appreciation of the role of history in everyday life and the workplace.

This position is a great fit for a passionate and innovative history instructor who enjoys collaboration with other faculty and the freedom to explore relevant projects and community-engagement opportunities.

Essential Job Functions:

Below are some of the tasks required of this position:

Teaching

• Develop curriculum in collaboration with TNS Humanities faculty and teach the following high school classes (one section each):
• US History (10th grade)
• AP US History (10th grade)
• World History (12th grade)
• Community Engaged Projects (team taught with other TNS teachers): 9th/10th grade
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials
• Make use of community partners, speakers, mentors, trips, projects, and works

• Develop and implement a blend of traditional classroom instruction and project-based-learning
• Teach high school classes in US History, AP US History, World History, and Community Engaged Projects
• Collaborate with TNS Humanities faculty to develop curriculum
• Document all syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other curricular materials
• Utilize community partners, speakers, mentors, trips, projects, and works