High School History Teacher

Uncommon Schools Rochester Prep; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational organization is seeking a passionate History teacher dedicated to empowering students through engaging curriculum. This role involves teaching a diverse range of historical subjects while fostering critical thinking and student-led discourse. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive classroom environment that values student voices and promotes academic autonomy. Join a dynamic team committed to social justice and educational equity, where your contributions will help shape the next generation of informed global citizens. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students in urban communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Generous Time-Off Plan

12 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave

Mental Health and Counseling Support

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Commitment to anti-racist education and supporting student development.
• Experience in urban K-12 education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach World, US History, American Government, and Economics.
• Facilitate student-led discussions and analyze historical topics.
• Build positive relationships and partner with families.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Student Engagement

Collaboration

Social Emotional Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

1. You'll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
2. You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer to peer debate, and synthesize arguments.
3. 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.
4. You'll build an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
5. You'll work with the History department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.

2. Data Analysis

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

3. School Culture

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

Qualifications:

1. A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
2. A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
3. An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
4. A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
5. Required Experience:
6. A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
7. Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
8. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.
9. All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL, Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment. All core academic teachers assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement.

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Boston is between $57,000 to $89,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because one of the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Boston.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Financial Planning & Wellness
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program & 529 Savings plan
• Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
• Leave of Absence
  • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
• Mental Health and Counseling support
• Relocation Assistance
• Other Perks and Discounts

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. 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].