Middle School History Teacher — Impact, Coaching & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks a Middle School History teacher to push students toward self-guided learning through historical inquiry. You will develop subject mastery while addressing socio-emotional growth and empower student voices through discussion and evidence-based reasoning.

You will collaborate with grade teams, engage families, and participate in ongoing coaching and school-wide PD to elevate outcomes.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social emotional and academic development.
• Interest in impacting urban K-12 education.
• Bachelor's degree and NJ certification eligibility; teachers must become certified in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student-led discourse and primary/secondary source analysis.
• Meet weekly with principal/coaches to review trends and tailor instruction.
• Build relationships with students and families and participate in PD and school meetings.

Skills

Student development

Team collaboration

Feedback-driven

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks a Middle School History teacher to push students toward self-guided learning through historical inquiry. You will develop subject mastery while addressing socio-emotional growth and empower student voices through discussion and evidence-based reasoning.

You will collaborate with grade teams, engage families, and participate in ongoing coaching and school-wide PD to elevate outcomes.