Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Job Details

Potomac, MD

Full Time

4 Year Degree

Instructional Faculty

Description

Bullis School seeks an Upper School Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-2026 academic year to join a collaborative department committed to growing an academic program that celebrates a broad range of voices and perspectives. The Social Studies department offers a variety of on-level and AP Social Studies courses including Human Geography, US History, US Government, World History, Comparative Government, and Psychology. Responsibilities include teaching five classes, contributing to department initiatives, and advising. Experience advising Model United Nations is a high priority for this position. This is a 10-month position reporting to the Chair of the Social Studies Department.

The Bullis Social Studies program provides students with opportunities to develop in-depth understanding of their communities and the world, past and present, to become responsible and empathetic global citizens. Each course focuses on developing skills and competencies - content, critical thinking, research, writing and presentation skills - that students should both be prepared to engage in during the course and demonstrate significant growth in or mastery of at the end of the course. Students build foundational skills and competencies in 9th grade and continue to develop and expand their content and skills each successive year. Guided by the school’s new Strategic Plan, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to participate in an academic review process with other curricular leaders across the school and ensure that diverse perspectives, histories, and experiences are incorporated into the curriculum

Working at Bullis means being a part of a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits that make it an ideal place to build a thriving career.

If you are passionate about education and want to make a difference in the lives of young individuals, we want to hear from you!

Duties & Qualifications

Essential Functions

Teach five classes per academic year

Duties within the community, including student advising or other extracurricular activities

Develop lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy

Collaborate with social studies colleagues to further advance department goals and initiatives

Participate and collaborate with teachers and other subject area experts on grade-level and interdisciplinary teams

Use technology to enhance students’ active, experiential, and hands-on learning

Create learning environments that encourage risk-taking and deep learning for students with a range of learning abilities using a variety of methods and technology

Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people

Remain current in pedagogical practices and field-related trends

Attend Upper School divisional, social studies department, grade-level, and interdisciplinary team meetings

Communicate with parents, school counselors, and administrators on students’ progress, as needed and appropriate.

Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standard and provide timely feedback to students

Use the student learning management system to provide timely feedback, grades, and assignments to students

Other Duties

Additional duties as assigned by the Head of Upper School

Continued professional development endeavors

Qualities of a Bullis Social Studies Teacher

An appreciation and respect for high school-aged students as learners and people, through challenging and joyful moments alike

Use of reflection and feedback aimed at continued growth in the field of teaching and working with young people

Commitment and knowledge to work with, teach, and lead groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways

Experience creating learning environments that encourage risk-taking and deep learning for students with a range of learning abilities using a variety of methods and technology

Knowledge of curriculum standards and applications in the subject area

Good cheer, humor, and warmth, balanced by professionalism and sound judgment

Education and Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in History or relevant field

Minimum of three years teaching experience in middle or secondary education

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in History or relevant field

Proficiency with Windows or Apple OS, Microsoft Office, cloud computing (Google Docs, etc.), and other productivity and media software

Compensation and benefits are competitive, with an anticipated salary range of $65,000 to $95,000.

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-provided basic life insurance

Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability

401(k) employer match and safe harbor contribution, up to 7% of annual compensation