High School History Teacher - AP Prep & Student Voice

Uncommon Schools; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Professional development

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks a High School History teacher to join our Newark team. You will teach World, US History, American Government, and Economics with AP/college prep in mind, guiding students through primary sources and debates.

You will meet weekly with leaders to review student work, differentiate instruction, and foster a respectful learning environment that values student voices, family partnerships, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; NJ certification eligibility required; certification within reasonable period after employment.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum prioritizing World, US History, American Government, and Economics for AP/college prep.
• Facilitate student-led discourse with open-ended questions and peer debates.
• Guide sourcing, argumentation, and historiography through primary/secondary sources.
• Create inclusive environment enabling evidence-based discussion.
• Collaborate with History department on goals.
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze student work and differentiate instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students and families; participate in weekly meetings.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Feedback-driven learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks a High School History teacher to join our Newark team. You will teach World, US History, American Government, and Economics with AP/college prep in mind, guiding students through primary sources and debates.

You will meet weekly with leaders to review student work, differentiate instruction, and foster a respectful learning environment that values student voices, family partnerships, and ongoing professional growth.