High School History Teacher

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

2d

About The Position

Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to help students become self-guided learners. Teachers develop expertise in course content and motivate and inspire high school students. History classes empower students' voices and develop them as global citizens through textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Students graduate prepared for academic autonomy and college-preparatory work. The role includes teaching World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework, as well as analyzing student work, differentiating instruction, and contributing to school culture and student support.

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities. The organization invests in educators through weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Ability to learn independently, solicit and implement feedback, and improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before the start of employment.
• Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
• Meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements: a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 for graduates before 9/1/16.
• Become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience working with or impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum focused on analysis of World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for AP and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discussion and debate of historical topics, guiding students to address open-ended questions and synthesize arguments.
• Teach students to analyze authors' claims and sourcing, and to develop argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography skills through primary and secondary sources.
• Build an inclusive, 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 respond accordingly.
• Differentiate instruction to address the needs of all learners.
• 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

• Paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid Spring, Winter, and Summer breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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