High School History Teacher

Roxbury Prep Charter School • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking a High School History Teacher to provide an exceptional education to students in an urban public charter school community. The teacher will deliver a curriculum focused on analysis of World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics to prepare students for Advanced Placement and collegiate-level coursework. Instruction emphasizes historical inquiry, evidence-based argumentation, analysis of primary and secondary sources, student-led discussion, and an inclusive classroom environment where students can express and debate perspectives.

The teacher will collaborate with the History department and grade-level team to set academic and engagement goals, analyze student work and assessments with a principal and/or instructional coach, and differentiate instruction. The role also includes building supportive relationships with students and families, participating in school-wide community meetings, and engaging in coaching, mentorship, and professional development.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the time employment begins. Teacher certification is not required for hiring, but Massachusetts certification requirements must be met, including applicable MTEL exams and the SEI endorsement within the stated timeframes. Compensation for the 2026–2027 school year ranges from $71,000 to $116,000, with starting pay based on factors such as relevant full-time teaching experience, education, certifications, and tenure.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in students’ best interests.
• Ability to learn independently, solicit feedback, and implement it 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 employment begins.
• Cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the time employment begins.
• If hired to teach in Massachusetts, meet applicable state teacher certification requirements, including holding an appropriate MA educator’s license or passing required MTEL exams.
• Core academic teachers assigned to teach English learners must earn the SEI endorsement; teachers without it have one year from assignment to earn it.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach analysis-focused World History, U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for AP and collegiate coursework.
• Facilitate student-led discussion, peer debate, and synthesis of arguments about historical topics.
• Teach students to analyze authors’ claims and sourcing and develop argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography skills through primary and secondary sources.
• Create an inclusive and safe classroom where students express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• Collaborate with the History department to set student academic and engagement goals.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends and respond accordingly.
• 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.
• Attend weekly school-wide meetings to build community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Collaborate with the grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid spring, winter, and summer breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Pre-tax 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.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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