Grades 9-12 History Teacher

Grades 9-12 History Teacher Upper School History Teacher (World History & AP Human Geography) Mc. Lean School (mcleanschool.org), a K–12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for an experienced and dynamic History teacher to join its Upper School faculty and staff starting January 4, 2027 through June 15, 2027.

The ideal candidate will specialize in World History and AP Human Geography , with the ability to design engaging, global social studies curricula. For more than 70 years, Mc. Lean School has been changing the lives of students and families, offering the Washington, DC area’s most comprehensive and academically rigorous full-scope college-preparatory program for bright, college-bound students in kindergarten to grade 12, including those with dyslexia, academic performance anxiety, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges.

Mc. Lean’s curriculum is traditional without being rigid, challenging without being intimidating, and intentionally designed with the real world in mind. Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.

Responsibilities

Teach Upper School social studies courses, primarily focusing on World History and AP Human Geography , with potential for related electives or introductory social science courses. Student-Centered Pedagogy: Design and deliver engaging instruction that supports diverse learners while fostering critical thinking, spatial analysis, global awareness, and historical inquiry.

Executive Functioning & Self-Advocacy: Support students in developing self-advocacy skills, academic confidence, note-taking, and strong executive functioning habits. Differentiation: Differentiate instruction, materials, and assessments to meet the varied learning profiles of all students. Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with Upper School colleagues to support interdisciplinary learning and maintain clear, timely communication with students, families, and staff.

School Life Engagement: Participate fully in the life of the School, including faculty meetings, professional development, and community events. Advisory & Student Activities: Serve as an advisor to a group of Upper School students and advise or co-advise student activities, such as Model United Nations (preferred) or Geography Club.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in History, Geography, Social Studies Education, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred. Demonstrated experience teaching Upper School World History and/or Advanced Placement Human Geography preferred. Experience with or strong interest in teaching students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, academic performance anxiety, and executive functioning challenges.

Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive, supportive, and academically rigorous classroom environment. Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills. A growth mindset and a student-centered approach to teaching and learning. Most importantly, the successful candidate will subscribe to and actively promote Mc.

Lean School’s Core Values, Mission, and Philosophy, and will bring enthusiasm, empathy, and professionalism to their work with students and colleagues. Mc. Lean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.