Urban High School History Teacher — AP & Data-Driven Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Pension/retirement benefits

Transit benefit

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools in Boston and beyond, committed to closing the college gap. This role focuses on instruction, data analysis, and school culture, with ongoing professional development and collaboration with families and partners.

You will teach AP-aligned World, US History, Government, and Economics, analyze student trends weekly with leadership, and help foster a supportive, rigorous learning environment that centers student voice

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Willingness to solicit and apply feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum focused on World, US History, American Government, and Economics for AP/college level work.
• Facilitate student-led discourse, debates, and source analysis to build critical thinking.
• Guide students in sourcing analysis and historiography, developing evidence-based arguments.
• Foster an inclusive, safe classroom where students express informed perspectives.
• Partner with History department to set academic and engagement goals.

Skills

Commitment to student development

Collaboration with partners

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree (accredited university)

MA educator license or MTEL within 1 year

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools in Boston and beyond, committed to closing the college gap. This role focuses on instruction, data analysis, and school culture, with ongoing professional development and collaboration with families and partners.

You will teach AP-aligned World, US History, Government, and Economics, analyze student trends weekly with leadership, and help foster a supportive, rigorous learning environment that centers student voice