Title
High School History Teacher
Location
20900 Ruth And Baron Coleman Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Description
Katz Yeshiva High School, a private Jewish high school in Boca Raton, Florida, offers a rigorous dual curriculum in Judaic and General Studies to a student body of 500. Our faculty consists of educators of diverse backgrounds who possess a shared passion for inspiring students and instilling within them a lifelong love of learning. We welcome devoted teachers who demonstrate leadership skills, display professional growth, and the desire to work collaboratively with others.
We are currently recruiting for the position of High School History Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Overview
KYHS is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic History teacher who can bring passion, creativity, and understanding to the History classroom. This position entails teaching five History classes across at least three of the following subject areas: World History, European History, United States History, and related electives courses.
The successful candidate is not only knowledgeable across a range of historical subject areas, but is also committed to inspiring their students with a love of history, fostering critical thinking, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student growth and academic success. The candidate should share our program’s emphasis on critical thought, analytical writing, source analysis in context, the diversity of the human experience, and empathy. They should also demonstrate alignment with our program’s pedagogical philosophy, which is built around helping students to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the past and its implications for the present, developing students’ analytical independence, and fostering students’ compassion.
Duties
Teach five History classes for a total of 20 periods a week across our World History, European History, United States History, and/or electives curricula. Develop and deliver engaging lessons that are consistent with course content and objectives, and give assessments that challenge students to think critically and substantively about the past.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, respect, and collaboration. Tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
Demonstrate academic excellence in subject areas and demonstrate a high standard of professional and methodological excellence in keeping with the best and current practices of the historical discipline.
Instill a sense of historical curiosity by guiding students through sophisticated analysis and interpretation of the past and its implications for the present.
Develop students’ ability to form, evidence, and convey historical arguments and interpretations in writing, and provide substantive feedback to guide individual student growth.
Maintain open and proactive communication with parents and colleagues to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on student success.
Stay current with educational trends, participate in professional development opportunities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Serve as a role model of personal empathy while demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing inequalities in the practice and teaching of History. Engage progressively with emerging historical theories and frameworks of analysis, and explore theme
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in History or Education; possess substantial experience in designing and delivering History curricula; and should have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant historical subject areas, historical thinking and working methodologies, and relevant pedagogy. Preference will be given to individuals with strong organizational and communication skills as well as a demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Early-career historians are welcome to apply.
We are currently recruiting for the position of High School History Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
Job Overview
KYHS is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic History teacher who can bring passion, creativity, and understanding to the History classroom. This position entails teaching five History classes across at least three of the following subject areas: World History, European History, United States History, and related electives courses.
The successful candidate is not only knowledgeable across a range of historical subject areas, but is also committed to inspiring their students with a love of history, fostering critical thinking, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student growth and academic success. The candidate should share our program’s emphasis on critical thought, analytical writing, source analysis in context, the diversity of the human experience, and empathy. They should also demonstrate alignment with our program’s pedagogical philosophy, which is built around helping students to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the past and its implications for the present, developing students’ analytical independence, and fostering students’ compassion.
Duties
Teach five History classes for a total of 20 periods a week across our World History, European History, United States History, and/or electives curricula. Develop and deliver engaging lessons that are consistent with course content and objectives, and give assessments that challenge students to think critically and substantively about the past.
Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, respect, and collaboration. Tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and individual student needs.
Demonstrate academic excellence in subject areas and demonstrate a high standard of professional and methodological excellence in keeping with the best and current practices of the historical discipline.
Instill a sense of historical curiosity by guiding students through sophisticated analysis and interpretation of the past and its implications for the present.
Develop students’ ability to form, evidence, and convey historical arguments and interpretations in writing, and provide substantive feedback to guide individual student growth.
Maintain open and proactive communication with parents and colleagues to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on student success.
Stay current with educational trends, participate in professional development opportunities, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. Serve as a role model of personal empathy while demonstrating a strong commitment to addressing inequalities in the practice and teaching of History. Engage progressively with emerging historical theories and frameworks of analysis, and explore theme
Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in History or Education; possess substantial experience in designing and delivering History curricula; and should have a comprehensive knowledge of relevant historical subject areas, historical thinking and working methodologies, and relevant pedagogy. Preference will be given to individuals with strong organizational and communication skills as well as a demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Early-career historians are welcome to apply.
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary
$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Contact
Alexandra Levitt
Phone: (561) 417-7422
Fax:
alevitt@yeshivahs.org
20900 Ruth and Baron Coleman Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Phone: (561) 417-7422
Fax:
alevitt@yeshivahs.org
20900 Ruth and Baron Coleman Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33428