The New Community School empowers bright, talented students in grades 5-12, who are challenged by dyslexia and related language-based learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum utilizes a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths and igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds. 

The New Community School is currently hiring an Upper School History and Government Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.  

Job Description:  

The Upper School History and Government Teacher is responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student an appreciation of world perspectives and cultural heritages; that develops proficiency in the use of social studies inquiry skills and concepts; and that motivates each pupil to understand and exercise the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship. 

Supervisor: Director of Upper School 

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Position Status: Salary, exempt, full-time, 10-month position

Hours of Work: Standard work week. Hours are generally 7:45 am - 3:30 pm, some evenings and weekend work may be required.

Essential Duties

• Teaches courses in history, geography, economics,  and American government including dual enrollment courses.
• Develops a balanced history program to encourage students to develop skills and attitudes, draw conclusions and make judgements based on scientific methods of inquiry. 
• Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of each student. 
• Utilizes standards-based assessment to determine students’ mastery of learning objectives.
• Implements evidence-based teaching and learning practices and designs a full range of meaningful assessments in which students are regularly asked to demonstrate understanding. 
• Explores and integrates a range of resources, including technology, to engage, enhance, and extend learning goals. 
• Understands the role of social, emotional and physical wellbeing in the teaching and learning process and encourages the development of lifelong healthy behaviors. 
• Encourages students to think independently and express ideas.
• Serves as the faculty advisor to a small group of students.
• Facilitates ongoing communication with parents regarding student progress, including formal written reports in accordance with the school calendar.
• Participates in the school’s extensive pre-service/in-service training and mentoring program.
• Contributes to the rich Upper School student life program.
• Contributes to other aspects of the school. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must possess a Master’s degree in history or related field or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the related field. 
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Social Studies.
• Must possess a strong interest in learning differences, exploring varied instructional strategies, and working with students who have struggled in previous school placements.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community. 
• Must possess a desire and willingness to grow professionally and work as part of a team. 
  

Salary Information:  Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply:  Send resume and letter of interest to employment@tncs.org

The New Community School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must possess a Master’s degree in history or related field or a Master’s degree and 18 graduate credit hours in the related field. 
• Must be eligible or possess Virginia Collegiate Postgraduate Professional License with appropriate endorsement to teach Social Studies.
• Must possess a strong interest in learning differences, exploring varied instructional strategies, and working with students who have struggled in previous school placements.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, parents, and the broader community. 
• Must possess a desire and willingness to grow professionally and work as part of a team. 

About The New Community School

The New Community School empowers bright, talented students who are challenged by dyslexia and related learning differences. The innovative and research-based college preparatory curriculum uses a customized educational approach to build skills in language and math and to foster academic and personal strengths – igniting the passions and gifts of unique minds.

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