High School History Educator: AP-ready & Student Voice

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks a high school history teacher to join a team dedicated to rigorous coursework and college preparation. You will lead instruction in World, US History, Government, and Economics, with AP-ready goals, while guiding students to think critically and engage in discussion.

You will collaborate with the History department, utilize data to differentiate instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Supports students' social emotional and academic development.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners in students' best interests.
• Proactive learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach World, US History, Government, and Economics with AP/prep focus.
• Facilitate student-led discourse and evidence-based argumentation.
• Build an inclusive classroom and partner with families to support learning goals.
• Engage in weekly data reviews with leadership to inform instruction.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education/History/Geography/Political Science/Criminal Justice/Humanities

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks a high school history teacher to join a team dedicated to rigorous coursework and college preparation. You will lead instruction in World, US History, Government, and Economics, with AP-ready goals, while guiding students to think critically and engage in discussion.

You will collaborate with the History department, utilize data to differentiate instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development and school-wide initiatives to support student achievement.