Job Description
Summary
The History Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic 8-12th-grade history teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates must be eager to inspire a love of history in all students and to collaborate with colleagues. Our curriculum moves from a two-year sequence in World History in 8th and 9th grade to United States History in 10th grade, followed by numerous electives and AP offerings. We seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
All teachers at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. An education at the Academy focuses on the whole child, and teachers and administrators are expected to teach well and function as adult mentors for students, in and out of the classroom. Our community norms, listed below, underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to fully commit to them.
Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members. They will need to create and implement relevant curricula and varied assessments for their four classes. Outside the classroom, our teachers work with students to foster their growth and encourage them to become effective community members. The teacher’s daily activities include classroom teaching, advising, being available to students, and participating in faculty meetings and other community events.
