Teacher of History in Pawling, NY for Trinity-Pawling School (2024)

We call ourselves The Pride:

Founded in 1907, Trinity-Pawling School is an all-boys college preparatory school located in Pawling, New York (60 miles north of NYC). We’re proud of each other and the goals we are working toward, independently and collectively. Our students are from all across the nation and the world. We are a community that values and inspires leaders, friends, athletes, and global citizens.

From our working farm to our maker spaces, our mountain bike trails to our pond house classroom, our students embrace the natural world and learn from experience. Also, Trinity-Pawling is a member of the Founder’s League, nationally recognized as one of the most competitive and respected leagues in the country.

How You Will Help the School:

For the 2024-2025 academic year, we are seeking a positive and enthusiastic individual to teach History and support the School’s mission by actively participating in the student’s learning inside and outside of the classroom - which will include being an Advisor, Dorm Parent, and Coach athletic sports.

Teaching History

• Infuse creativity into history lessons to make the past vivid and relevant.
• Foster a sense of curiosity by encouraging students to ask questions, and challenging them to explore the "why" behind historical events.
• Promote critical thinking and analytical skills, empowering students to draw connections between historical occurrences and their impact on the world today.

Inspiring Engagement

• Create a vibrant learning environment by implementing meaningful project-based and experiential activities, aligning with 21st-century learning objectives. Encourage critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, reflective learning, and cross-disciplinary thinking.

Offering Diverse Instruction:

• Deliver instruction that transcends memorization, promoting understanding, application, analysis, evaluation, and creation.
• Create personalized, one-on-one strategies and action plans for students who may be facing challenges in meeting learning objectives.

Assessing & Measuring Progress

• Measure student progress through various assessment models, aligning assessments with curriculum objectives and utilizing Bloom's taxonomy and rubrics.

Community Building:

• Cultivate a warm and welcoming residential environment that becomes a home away from home for students.
• Instill a strong sense of belonging and connectedness that promotes personal growth and mutual support.
• Inspire a sense of camaraderie that extends beyond the residential setting and into the broader school community.

Coaching Athletics

• Coach assigned athletic teams, planning and attending all practices, teaching strategies and techniques, and fostering sportsmanship throughout the season.

Building Relationships

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through regular updates, meaningful conversations, and constructive feedback.
• Participate fully in campus life, engaging in extracurricular activities to connect with students beyond the classroom.

Advising and Role Modeling:

• Advise students one-on-one regularly, addressing academic goals and promoting age-appropriate life skills such as interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, and time management.
• Act as a mentor and positive role model, reinforcing clear boundaries and guidelines, encouraging student autonomy and independence, and demonstrating transparency.

Growing Professionally

• Develop personal mastery by actively participating in professional development opportunities, networking to incorporate best practices, and staying updated with relevant professional publications.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform any additional duties as required to contribute to the overall success of the students & the school.

You will be good at your job if you: have a Bachelor's Degree in History and can empower and embody the Trinity-Pawling mindset through education, communication and encouragement.

And you can:

• engage adolescent boys in learning in ways that manifest support, understanding, and empathy;
• can mentor and motivate teenagers (the over and underachiever, the super-focused and the unfocused, the gifted and those with different learning needs)
• incorporate differentiated instruction and project-based learning techniques;
• integrate a thoughtful pedagogy that aligns with the mission and vision of the School;
• communicate clearly, effectively, and compassionately (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and colleagues;
• deal effectively with ambiguity and change; give and receive constructive feedback;
• build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues;
• demonstrate a clear interest in being part of a community that is committed to diversity and inclusion;
• coach athletics and/or lead extra-curricular activities;
• establish and reinforce clear boundaries while being a positive role model for students;
• follow procedures by adhering to the School’s policies,
• multi-task and meet deadlines,
• commit to the assorted various evening & weekend activities and responsibilities that occur on a routine basis,
• meet the physical demands which may include traveling on uneven terrain, climbing/descending stairs, standing for long periods of time, and carrying up to 50 pounds.

It will be helpful if you:

• have experience in an independent school setting and 2 years of teaching experience
• understand and apply the concepts of social-emotional learning
• have experience coaching sports - especially football, basketball, and/or tennis.

Why you will like working here:

• You’ll have an opportunity to influence young men - the future changemakers in our society.
• You can grow and develop professionally (tuition assistance, conferences, seminars, training, mentor programs).
• You can be creative! Incorporate your gifts and talents in and out of the classroom to enhance the educational experience.
• We will take care of you with Medical, Dental, Retirement, and Life Insurance Benefits (just to name a few)
• Beautiful Campus, State of the Art Field House, Delicious Dining Opportunities
• Build relationships and develop lifelong friendships
• 60 miles from New York City and a 10-minute walk to the train station (did someone say Broadway?)
• Walking distance to a quaint village with Zagat-rated dining
• At Trinity-Pawling, you will be on top of the world!

Things You Need To Know:

All job offers are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of a background & fingerprint check, reference checks, pre-employment screening, as applicable.

The annual salary range for this position is $39,000 - $65,000. This range represents our good faith estimate for this position. We consider additional factors such as education, experience, skills as well the needs of the School at the time of the offer.