Dynamic Middle School History Teacher: Lead Inquiry

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey (Camden) seeks an enthusiastic Middle School History teacher to guide students toward self-guided learning. You will develop mastery, emphasize textual analysis, argumentative writing, and discourse, and help eighth graders prepare for high school and college readiness.

You will collaborate with grade-level teams, meet weekly with your principal, and partner with families to support learning.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social-emotional and academic development of students.
• Willingness to collaborate with internal and external partners to support students.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student-led discourse and primary/secondary source analysis.
• Differentiate instruction and respond to trends in student work.
• Build relationships with families and participate in weekly meetings and professional development.

Skills

Social-emotional support

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Urban education

Subject expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey (Camden) seeks an enthusiastic Middle School History teacher to guide students toward self-guided learning. You will develop mastery, emphasize textual analysis, argumentative writing, and discourse, and help eighth graders prepare for high school and college readiness.

You will collaborate with grade-level teams, meet weekly with your principal, and partner with families to support learning.