Upper School History & Social Sciences

Are you an experienced, imaginative, and collaborative educator who believes in future-focused education? Do you enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences and being part of a diverse, supportive, and talented community? If so, please consider joining our team at Woodlawn School. We are currently accepting applications for a ten-month Upper School History & Social Sciences Teacher, to begin August 2025. Competitive salary and full benefits available. Full time preferred; part-time considered. 

Upper School teachers must be able to teach a wide range of courses within their content-area of expertise to students in grades 9-12. The ideal candidate is a curious, enthusiastic leader who models lifelong learning, enjoys working with high school-aged students, is comfortable teaching multiple levels of high school history and social sciences (including, but not limited to, World History, Human Geography, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, and/or Business) and has a strong interest in a project-based interdisciplinary curriculum.

Our High School history curriculum begins with Early World History & Human Geography in grade 9 and Modern World History & Civics in grade 10. A required year of United States history, along with AP courses and seminar electives, round out the offerings. Elective courses could include AP Comparative Government, Comparative Religions, Gender Studies, Ecology & the Humanities, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Business and Personal Finance, Economics, Design Thinking & Entrepreneurship, AP Psychology, Sociology. The focus in all courses includes reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion, depth of inquiry, and culturally responsive teaching. 

The school seeks faculty members who are passionate about their respective areas of expertise, eager to collaborate with other teachers across disciplines, committed to ongoing professional development, and willing to contribute their talents and time to co-curricular and extra-curricular student programming and activities. Woodlawn offers a challenging, integrated academic experience and is accredited by both the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Woodlawn is a modern, innovative Pre-K-12 non-profit school that believes in the power and effectiveness of project-based learning based in Mooresville, NC. Our mission is to produce independent lifelong learners, who are responsible, contributing members of a diverse global society. We are creating an inspirational educational environment that promotes innovative thinking and intellectual risk taking. We believe that assessments should function as guidance rather than judgment. We favor durable skills over compliance and memorization, and collaboration over competition. 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:

• Familiarity with and a commitment to the mission of independent schools and Woodlawn School
• A love for students and a willingness to go above and beyond in the best interests of students
• Integrity, sound judgment, high emotional-intelligence, self-confidence, maturity and a sense of perspective

• A high level of energy and ability to work on multiple tasks/projects

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• A thorough understanding of best practices in teaching
• Demonstrated proficiency with new technologies and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Organized, flexible, cheerful disposition
• Experience teaching high school history/social sciences (ideally 3+ years)
• Experience working within independent school settings preferred

Qualified candidates should attach a cover letter, resume, and any other supporting documents such as letters of recommendation and certificates to [email protected].