High School History Teacher

Roxbury Prep Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Extensive training and development

Comprehensive health insurance

403(b) retirement savings with employer match

Mental health and counseling support

Job summary

Roxbury Prep Charter School in Newark, NJ, seeks a passionate teacher to educate students in World and U.S. History, American Government, and Economics. The role involves building inclusive environments and positive relationships.

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor's degree and have a commitment to social emotional development. The compensation ranges from $72,000 to $115,000, and the position offers extensive benefits such as generous paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools.
• Interest in education, social sciences, or humanities.
• Certification eligibility as per NY state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach World, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics.
• Analyze and respond to student assessment trends.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.

Skills

Commitment to student development

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, History, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• You’ll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• You’ll facilitate student-led discourse on historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer‑to‑peer debate, and synthesize arguments.
• You’ll guide students to understand the author’s claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through primary and secondary source analysis.
• You’ll build an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence‑based opinions and perspectives.
• You’ll work with the History department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.

2. Data Analysis

• You’ll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• You’ll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

• You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
• You’ll engage in practice‑based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’ll participate in weekly, school‑wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You’ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self‑directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1‑2 years experience preferred).
• Academic Expertise: Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
• Education: Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certification Eligibility: Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $72,000 to $115,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including relevant full‑time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full‑time teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best‑in‑class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans plus pre‑tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning:
  • 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support plus wellness benefits.

A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].