History Instructor, History Department, Windward School (Los Angeles, California)

Here's another attractive job opportunity for those working in global and world history, this time from the Windward School, a private secondary school located in Mar Vista, pleasantly near the ocean in Los Angeles, California. A recent call for applications explains that

Windward School, a grade 7-12 college-preparatory independent day school in vibrant West Los Angeles, seeks an experienced and innovative educator to join a forward thinking faculty.  Windward faculty and administrative leaders continually seek best practices and educational initiatives to help our students and faculty pursue their passions, engage in cutting edge work, and lead meaningful lives.

Windward's mission, is to challenge each student to achieve academic excellence in a nurturing environment. Windward teachers, parents, and administrators work as a team to encourage each student to be responsible, caring, well, informed, ethical and prepared, thus promoting the fullest development of the individual. Windward School endeavors for excellence in a supportive and inclusive work environment.  

We welcome you to join Windward, one of only four independent schools chosen by the prestigious E.E. Ford Foundation to receive an education leadership grant endorsing our hands-on, active learning model in the classroom, developed in collaboration with several major universities.  Windward School endeavors for excellence in a supportive and inclusive work environment. 

Our History Department is looking for a dynamic innovative teacher to join their collaborative team. The successful candidate will have experience at both the Middle and Upper School levels. Academic or teaching experience in a non-western region, especially Latin America, Africa or the Middle East is desired.   

Sound interested? "Candidates," the announcement explains, "should send a letter of interest to Dr. David Unger, Director of Recruitment" via dunger at windwardschool.org.  Preferred is an advanced degree, as well as at least three years of teaching experience at either the secondary or University level.