History Instructor
Millbrook School seeks a full-time history teacher beginning in the fall of 2025. Millbrook’s history department emphasizes skill development, specifically the skills of analytical writing, critical thinking, and public speaking. Candidates must be prepared to teach students of all age levels and should be able to teach U.S. History and other courses, including senior electives. We seek educators who value creating inclusive classrooms and curriculum and who are committed to their continued growth as educators.
A bachelor’s degree in history or a related field and strong communication skills are required. Coaching & teaching experience are preferred. In addition to teaching four sections (or the equivalent), this position includes coaching or supervising an afternoon program for two out of three seasons and serving as an advisor for up to six students. Full-time faculty members are also expected to participate in a community service, evening responsibilities, activities, assemblies, and attend required meetings and workshops.
The primary goal of a teaching faculty member is to ensure that each student achieves the highest potential possible. Housing may be provided and would bring with it residential life duties. Energy for adolescents, adaptability, humor, and integrity are the hallmarks of Millbrook's faculty.
The primary goal of a teaching faculty member is to ensure that each student achieves the highest potential possible. Housing may be provided and would bring with it residential life duties. Energy for adolescents, adaptability, humor, and integrity are the hallmarks of Millbrook's faculty.
RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS FOR FULL-TIME FACULTY MEMBERS
- Teaching: Teach four sections of a subject (or the equivalent)
- Coaching: Coach two seasons (or the equivalent)
Community Service: Advise or assist in community service. - Assemblies: Attend assemblies on designated mornings throughout the school year.
- Evening Responsibility: Faculty who live in housing provided by the school will have an evening responsibility.
- Activities: All faculty support our weekend programming for assigned weekends.
- Advising: All faculty are expected to have between one and six advisees per year, to communicate regularly with advisees’ family, and to write three advisor letters for each over the course of the year. The advisor is the primary resource for a student and their parents or guardians, acts as a mentor, and shepherds the student’s growth over their time at Millbrook. Advisors meet weekly with advisees on Tuesdays during alternating seated lunches and meeting times and schedule additional time as needed. Advisors must be in regular contact with the parents or guardians and keep them informed of their child’s progress. Advisors should also communicate proactively with colleagues about their advised.
- Miscellaneous: Share in all other boarding school responsibilities including extra help, assembly, formal dinner, department meetings, faculty meetings, orientation programs, award assemblies, trustee and parent weekends, workshops, and additional duties as determined. All faculty are also expected to assist with opening days, Winter Weekend, and Commencement weekend.
The salary range for this teaching position is $41,000 - $90,000. When determining placement in the salary range, Millbrook School considers total teaching experience, number of years working at Millbrook School, and other factors permitted by law.
Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and list of references to Lindsay Peterson, History Department chair, and Jasper Turner, dean of faculty, through our employment portal.
As an equal opportunity employer, Millbrook School does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Moreover, Millbrook School recognizes the value of a diverse faculty and staff, and actively seeks candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds.
