High School History Teacher

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to help students become self-guided learners. Teachers develop expertise in their course content and motivate and inspire high school students. History instruction empowers students' voices and develops them as global citizens through textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. By the end of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college-preparatory work.

The teacher delivers curriculum in World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics to prepare students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework. The role includes facilitating student-led discussion and debate, guiding students through analysis of primary and secondary sources, and creating an inclusive, safe classroom. The teacher collaborates with school leaders, colleagues, students, and families; reviews student work and assessment data; differentiates instruction; and participates in professional development, coaching, mentorship, and school-wide meetings.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before beginning employment. Certification is not required for hiring, but the teacher must meet New York State certification eligibility requirements and become certified in New York within a reasonable period after starting. Candidates without an education degree must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 during employment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students’ best interests.
• Self-directed learning, including soliciting and implementing feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities; 1–2 years of experience is preferred.
• Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before the start of employment.
• Meet New York State teacher certification eligibility requirements.
• Become certified in New York State within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• If the candidate does not have a degree in education, enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 during employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics, preparing students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discussion and debate on historical topics, supporting students to engage with open-ended questions and synthesize arguments.
• Teach students to analyze authors' claims and sourcing and develop argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography skills using primary and secondary sources.
• Build an inclusive and safe classroom where students can express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• Collaborate with the History department to set academic and engagement goals for students.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends and determine responses.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for learners in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students and partner with their families to support students' learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
• Attend weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks in spring, winter, and summer.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level