Middle and High School US History Teacher

Reports To: Academic Dean, Emet Classical Academy

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site, New York City

About Emet:

Emet Classical Academy is a Jewish preparatory school for 5th to 12th graders on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Emet is committed to the pursuit of human excellence in every academic and cultural field and the perpetuation of Jewish, Zionist, and American exceptionalism. Our academic program focuses on the best of Western culture, the foundational ideas of Jewish civilization, and the advanced study of math, modern science, art, and music. Emet welcomes families of any background and aims to prepare our students for lives of Jewish purpose and civic leadership.

Overview

Emet Classical Academy seeks a passionate American History Teacher to teach 8th-grade U.S. History and 11th-grade Advanced American History. This teacher will help students understand the American story—its founding ideals, complexities, triumphs, and ongoing debates—through primary sources, chronological narrative, and classical inquiry.

Core Responsibilities

• Teach American History in both middle and upper school, including:
• Grade 8: Early American History through Reconstruction
• Grade 11: Advanced American History / AP U.S. History–aligned course
• Guide students in close reading of primary sources including founding documents, speeches, letters, and case studies.
• Lead Socratic discussions that develop historical reasoning and respectful discourse.
• Integrate geography, civics, and constitutional thought into instruction.
• Assess student writing with a focus on clarity, evidence, and argumentation.
• Contribute to the Humanities team and participate in advising and school culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in History, American Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Ability to teach both middle-level narrative history and upper-level analytical coursework.
• Strong background in primary-source methods and classical pedagogy.

To apply, please send a cover letter, an updated resume, and three professional references in a single pdf