High School History Teacher: AP Prep & Student Voice

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

403(b) with employer match

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Our teachers push students toward self-guided learning, emphasizing textual analysis and analytical writing to prepare them for college and beyond.

The History teachers work in teams, guiding students through analysis, discourse, and historiography with a focus on empowering underrepresented students to become global citizens and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to students' social, emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Willingness to solicit and implement feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum prioritizing World History, US History, Government and Economics for AP and college-prep level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discourse, peer-to-peer debate, and evidence-based argumentation.
• Develop sourcing analysis, historiography, and primary/secondary source analysis.
• Create an inclusive, safe classroom where students express informed opinions.
• Collaborate with the History department to set academic and engagement goals.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaborative mindset

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Our teachers push students toward self-guided learning, emphasizing textual analysis and analytical writing to prepare them for college and beyond.

The History teachers work in teams, guiding students through analysis, discourse, and historiography with a focus on empowering underrepresented students to become global citizens and