History Teacher Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a History Teacher includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Analyzing all prescribed texts and resources to develop quality lesson plans and curricula.
  • Collaborating with fellow teachers and learning from their methods, teaching strategies, and classroom management techniques.
  • Delivering engaging History lessons on different time periods, movements, and other historical events and figures.
  • Keeping abreast of current events/movements and using these themes to keep historical content relevant.
  • Ensuring all curriculum, and school, and state requirements are met.
  • Providing extra support to struggling students and additional resources to those who display exceptional interest in History.
  • Using digital technology to improve learning and keep accurate student records.
  • Grading exams, tests, quizzes, assignments, and presentations, and contacting parents and other faculty members to discuss concerns and schedule interventions.
  • Sourcing guest speakers and organizing events and educational field trips.
  • Constantly expanding educational networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of History Teacher duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific History Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.