High School History Teacher

Uncommon Schools • Boston, MA

1h • $71,000 - $116,000

About The Position

The High School History Teacher teaches a curriculum covering World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics, preparing students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework. The teacher facilitates student-led discussion and debate, helps students analyze primary and secondary sources, and develops their skills in argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography. The role includes fostering an inclusive, safe classroom where students express evidence-based views; setting academic and engagement goals with the History department; reviewing student work and assessment data with school leaders; differentiating instruction; building relationships with students and families; and participating in professional development, coaching, and school-wide and grade-level collaboration. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the employment start date. Teacher certification is not required at hire, but applicable Massachusetts certification tests and endorsements must be completed within the stated timelines.

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 orientation, 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.
• Before employment begins, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
• If hired, must pass applicable Massachusetts teacher certification tests to meet state requirements. Commonwealth charter teachers must hold an appropriate Massachusetts educator’s license or pass required MTELs, including Communications and Literacy, Subject Specific, and MTEL SEI, within the first year of employment, subject to the stated SEI requirements for teachers assigned to English learners.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Teach World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for AP and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discussion, debate, and synthesis of arguments about historical topics.
• Develop students’ skills in argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• Create an inclusive and safe environment where students can express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• Work with the History department to set students’ academic and engagement goals.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends and plan responses.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
• Build positive relationships with students and partner with families to support students’ learning needs.
• Participate in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings and collaborate with the grade-level team on academic goals and instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid Spring, Winter, and Summer breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Pension through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
• 403(b) retirement savings program.
• Transit commuter benefit with an employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses.
• Paid leave 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