Middle School History Teacher: Empower Voices & Inquiry

North Star Academy Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark seeks a History teacher to guide grade-level teams in text analysis, sourcing, and discourse, empowering students as self-guided learners. You will promote inclusive dialogue and engage with families to support student growth.

Our program emphasizes Indigenous peoples, African American history, women, and broader U.S. development, with a strong commitment to equity, coaching, and ongoing professional development.

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.
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruction: facilitate student-led discourse, analyze sourcing, teach diverse histories, foster inclusive environment.
• Data Analysis: meet weekly with leadership to review trends and differentiate instruction.
• School Culture: build relationships, engage families, participate in PD and weekly meetings, support academic goals.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Feedback-driven

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark seeks a History teacher to guide grade-level teams in text analysis, sourcing, and discourse, empowering students as self-guided learners. You will promote inclusive dialogue and engage with families to support student growth.

Our program emphasizes Indigenous peoples, African American history, women, and broader U.S. development, with a strong commitment to equity, coaching, and ongoing professional development.