High School History Teacher

Uncommon Schools • Camden, NJ

2d • $56,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to help students become self-guided learners. They develop expertise in course content and motivate and inspire high school students. History instruction emphasizes textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse to empower students' voices and develop them as global citizens. By graduation, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college-preparatory work. The curriculum covers World History, US History, American Government, and Economics, preparing students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework.

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 approach, including soliciting and implementing feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins.
• Meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements: a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after September 1, 2016, or 2.75 for graduates before that date.
• Become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.
• Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curriculum focused on analysis of World History, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discourse, peer debate, and synthesis of arguments about historical topics.
• Teach students to identify authors' claims and understand sourcing through primary and secondary source analysis, developing argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography skills.
• Build an inclusive and safe classroom where students can express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• Work with the History department to determine students' academic and engagement goals.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends and respond to them.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners.
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students' families to make appropriate resources available for their children's learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
• Participate in 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.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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