- Position Type:
High School Teaching - Date Posted:
1/13/2026 - Location:
Southampton High School Additional Information: Show/Hide - Instructional Delivery: Plan and lead engaging lessons on topics ranging from pre-colonial times to contemporary America.
- Curriculum Alignment: Develop lesson plans that meet state and district standards, often incorporating Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) requirements.
- Critical Analysis: Facilitate discussions and debates using primary and secondary sources to teach students how to identify bias and evaluate evidence.
- Student Assessment: Evaluate progress through essays, projects, and exams, providing feedback that improves analytical skills.
- Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate attendance and grade records, attend faculty meetings, and communicate with parents regarding student progress.
- Mentorship: Serve as an advisor to student organizations or extracurricular clubs.
- Education: A bachelor's degree in History or Secondary Education is required. Many school districts prefer candidates with a master’s degree.
- Licensure: A valid state teaching certification or license specific to social studies or secondary education is mandatory.
- Testing: Completion of state-approved subject area exams, such as the Praxis series, to demonstrate subject proficiency.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for lecturing and collaborating with faculty.
- Classroom Management: Ability to maintain a disciplined, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Technology Proficiency: Expertise in using educational software and multimedia tools to enhance learning.
- Adaptability: Skill in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Bachelor’s degree in History, Social Studies, Education, or a related field.
- Valid state teaching certification in HIstory, Social Studies or secondary education.
- Previous experience teaching History preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US/American History
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Proficiency in using educational technology and instructional resources.
| US History | JobID: 506 |
Position Title: US HIstory Teacher
Location: Southampton County Public Schools
Reports To: Principal
Job Summary: A High School U.S. History Teacher instructs students on American history, fostering critical thinking by analyzing past events, figures, and documents to explain their relevance to modern society. Responsibilities include developing curriculum-aligned lesson plans, utilizing multimedia, grading assessments, and promoting civic engagement
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Key Skills & Attributes
Qualifications:
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, sit, and move around for extended periods.
Capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of educational materials.
Ability to perform tasks involving manual labor, such as setting up classroom activities.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in a classroom setting.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for school events and activities.
Note: The job description listed above is not exhaustive and may include additional responsibilities not listed here. Southampton County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
FLSA Status: Exempt
