Middle School History Teacher - Impactful, Data-Driven Coach

Uncommon Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Training & development

Health, dental & vision insurance

Pension (Mass. Teachers Retirement)

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks an enthusiastic Middle School History teacher to build student mastery through discussion, sourcing analysis, and inclusive instruction. You will guide students in textual analysis, develop critical thinking, and foster a community that values diverse histories.

The role emphasizes weekly coaching, professional development, and collaborative planning with grade-level teams to meet academic goals and ensure equitable outcomes for urban students.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students' best interest.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and uses feedback to improve outcomes.
• Experience in urban K-12 settings (1–2 years preferred).
• Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree from a accredited college/university; GPA 2.5+ at start.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student-led discourse; encourage open-ended questions and debates.
• Analyze student work trends with principal/coach; differentiate instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students and engage families to support learning.
• Participate in weekly meetings to align goals and instructional strategies.

Skills

Student support

Collaboration

Feedback

Urban education

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks an enthusiastic Middle School History teacher to build student mastery through discussion, sourcing analysis, and inclusive instruction. You will guide students in textual analysis, develop critical thinking, and foster a community that values diverse histories.

The role emphasizes weekly coaching, professional development, and collaborative planning with grade-level teams to meet academic goals and ensure equitable outcomes for urban students.