Faculty: Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Saint John’s High School
Social Studies Teacher - Grades 7-12
Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 11, 2025
POSITION:
Saint John’s High School is seeking a full-time social studies teacher with flexibility for teaching Grades 7-12. The candidate should have a strong background in his/her subject matter (World History, United States History, and/or Civics), demonstrated pedagogical skills, a commitment to and understanding of adolescent boys in the classroom, the ability to utilize technology to enhance student learning, and the drive to engage in ongoing professional development. Saint John’s values diversity, and we look for candidates who are knowledgeable in their field, as well as being compassionate, dedicated, and eager to collaborate with students, faculty, and staff alike.
The ideal candidate is committed to guiding our students as they construct their understanding of history, with an emphasis on core critical thinking skills that a student develops in a social studies discipline. The teacher will be responsible for the implementation of curricula, designing assessments that measure student progress and achievement, using assessment data to inform instructional practices, and participating in collaborative activities. We seek candidates who also view history and social studies classes as opportunities to engage students in the critical, moral, and ethical questions that arise from the deep study of human interaction. In addition to regular classroom duties, the selected candidate should have a desire to contribute to the school community by sharing his/her passions through participating in extracurricular activities, such as coaching teams, directing clubs, or supervising student activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in History or a related field.
- Experience teaching at the middle school or high school level, or relevant professional experience.
- Fluency with current discipline-specific pedagogy.
- Dedication to supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to articulate effectively the values and mission of Saint John’s High School and the Xaverian Brothers.
- Commitment to Catholic education.
- Knowledge of contemporary educational issues, topics, and trends, especially those impacting boys and young men.
- Enthusiasm for working with middle and high school students.
- Dedication to partnering collaboratively with a team of talented faculty.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Skill in navigating the Google Suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc.).
- Experience with incorporating educational technology into the classroom.
- Commitment to including and encouraging all students from all backgrounds.
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as separate PDF attachments in one email.
- Cover letter expressing interest in the Saint John’s High School position and aligning your skills and experiences to the areas of responsibility, knowledge, skills, and abilities according to your understanding of the position.
- Current resume with all dates included.
- List of three to five references with name, phone number, and email address of each (references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission and not before a mutual interest is clearly established).
Materials should be sent to the attention of Lauren Hill, Principal of Saint John’s High School, via electronic submission to our school registrar at employment@stjohnshigh.org. Resumes will be reviewed, and contact will be made with those in whom there is interest. Candidates will be considered immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.
MISSION:
A Saint John’s Catholic education is rooted in the commitment of the Xaverian Brothers to bring Christ to life in young men. Our students develop a love of learning through a college preparatory academic and co-curricular program embracing both tradition and innovation. Saint John's fosters the formation of the whole person: spiritual, social, physical, intellectual, creative, and aesthetic.
We call our community to live out the Xaverian values of zeal, humility, simplicity, trust, and compassion. Saint John’s creates an atmosphere of interdependence, respect, inclusion, and personal responsibility in a community where we mutually help, encourage, and edify each other to develop relationships that transcend time. We aim to send forth young men who will use their God-given talents to transform their community, their nation, and their world.
In the tradition of its Xaverian founders, Saint John's High School is committed to providing opportunities for families in need, students from a diversity of backgrounds, and for the poor and marginalized.
Saint John's High School
Saint John’s High School has educated young men under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers since 1898. Through the Saint John’s strong college preparatory curriculum, over 900 students in grades seven through twelve pursue personal and intellectual growth in an environment that is committed to the development of the whole person and recognizes a moral dimension of life through service to God and to others.