High School History Teacher

North Star Academy Charter School • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

Uncommon High School History teachers work on department teams to help students become self-guided learners. Teachers develop deep expertise in their course content and motivate and inspire high school students. History classes empower students’ voices and develop global citizenship through textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. By the end of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college-preparatory work.

The role teaches a curriculum focused on World History, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate-level coursework. Teachers analyze student work and assessments, differentiate instruction, build supportive relationships with students and families, and collaborate with colleagues and instructional leaders. Uncommon Schools provides coaching, mentorship, practice-based professional development, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation for this role is $60,000–$90,000; starting pay depends on factors including relevant full-time teaching experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

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 learner who seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before starting employment.
• Must meet New Jersey state certification eligibility requirements: cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after September 1, 2016, or 2.75 for graduates before that date.
• Instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience impacting K–12 students in urban schools and communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach World History, US History, American Government, and Economics with an emphasis on analysis and preparation for AP and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discussion, peer debate, and synthesis of arguments around historical topics and open-ended questions.
• Teach students to analyze authors’ claims and sourcing, and develop argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography skills through primary and secondary sources.
• Create 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 trends in student work and assessments and respond to them.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for learners in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’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.
• Work 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 during spring, winter, and summer.
• Extensive training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, and health savings account options.
• Financial planning.
• New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support.
• Wellness benefit.

What This Job Offers

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