High School History Teacher

Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities include: Teaching a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. Facilitating student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer to peer debate, and synthesize arguments. Guiding students to understand the author's claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through primary and secondary source analysis. Building an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives. Working with the History department to determine academic and engagement goals for students. Additional responsibilities include: Meeting weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments. Learning and implementing strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in the classroom. School culture responsibilities include: Building positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard. Partnering with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs. Engaging in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. Participating in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement. Qualifications include: A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements. Compensation for this role is between $50,000 to $64,700. Benefits include generous paid time off, extensive training and development, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, and a 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match. Uncommon Schools is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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