High School History Teacher - Empower Students College Prep

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extensive training and development

Health insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a dedicated high school History teacher to guide students through World and US History, Government, and Economics, with AP and college-prep emphasis. You will foster analysis, evidence-based argumentation, and civil discourse in a diverse urban setting.

You will collaborate with the History department and families, participate in weekly meetings and practice-based professional development, and contribute to a culture that values equity, student growth, and

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum prioritizing World and US History, Government, and Economics with AP prep.
• Facilitate student-led discourse, evidence-based arguments, and source analysis.
• Differentiate instruction and meet weekly with leadership to review student work.
• Build inclusive, supportive classroom culture and engage families in learning.

Skills

Social emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in New York seeks a dedicated high school History teacher to guide students through World and US History, Government, and Economics, with AP and college-prep emphasis. You will foster analysis, evidence-based argumentation, and civil discourse in a diverse urban setting.

You will collaborate with the History department and families, participate in weekly meetings and practice-based professional development, and contribute to a culture that values equity, student growth, and