Columbus Academy Hiring for Upper School History Teacher (long-term substitute) at Remote Full Time

The School: Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational college preparatory day school of over 1,100 students age 3 through grade 12 located on a 231-acre campus in Gahanna, Ohio. Student programs are organized into three divisions: Lower School (Age 3-Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8) and Upper School (Grades 9-12). The school offers a vigorous academic program as part of its mission to educate the whole child – mind, body and character. Columbus Academy faculty and staff members are expected to be continuous learners in their fields, to engage in caring and cooperative partnerships with colleagues and parents, to have a demonstrated commitment to the values of equity and inclusion, and to help each student reach his or her full potential.

The Position: Columbus Academy seeks a long-term substitute for Upper School History teaching position with responsibilities to begin late January 2022 and run through March 2022.

Qualifications (preferred candidates will possess many of the following qualities):

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a humanities-related field

Three or more years of teaching experience in history or a humanities-related field

Familiarity with World Geography and United States History

Knowledge of trends in history and humanities instruction (particularly multicultural, social, environmental and global history) at the secondary level

Experience and comfort with student-centered pedagogy, the integration of technology and teaching within a block schedule

A reflective practitioner, committed to a continuous process of self-improvement, innovation and lifelong learning

Ability to collaborate with others and to creatively solve problems

Ability to lead or direct extracurricular activity or coach interscholastic sport

Enthusiasm, a positive sense of humor, self-confidence, and effective oral and written communication skills

Position Expectations (the individual selected to this position will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities):

Teach five sections in grades 9 and 11 which meet regularly but not daily

Assume a share of supervisory responsibilities expected of all upper school faculty members

Collaborate with departmental colleagues and have the ability to design and implement curriculum

Provide periodic updates to parents about student progress, via both written reports and in-person conferences

Make use of technological resources, including the school’s on-line learning management site for classes

Hold students accountable for Columbus Academy’s standards of behavior

Work with others in the school community to support each student’s emotional well-being

Physical Conditions (candidates must be able to manage the following conditions):

Classroom environment

Mobility around school buildings and on different floors (handicap accessible)

Repetitive motion (use of a computer keyboard)

Periodic need to move light furniture, hang visuals in classroom, carry objects (no more than 40 pounds), etc.

A non-smoking environment

Legal Requirements: All Columbus Academy employees must pass required criminal records checks. Where appropriate, individuals will also be required to provide proof of academic credentials.

Columbus Academy believes strongly in the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek to identify and hire a greater number of faculty of color to serve as role models for all students. We strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socioeconomic background.