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Join Our Mission at Uncommon Schools!

Company Description

At Uncommon Schools , we are more than just a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools; we are a community dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for students in economically disadvantaged areas. With schools in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are on a mission to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for success beyond high school. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, a testament to our commitment to their future. We deeply invest in our educators, providing weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

About the Role

As a High School History Teacher , you will play a pivotal role in guiding students to become self-directed learners. You will become an expert in your subject matter, inspiring and motivating high school students to engage with history in meaningful ways. Your classes will empower students' voices and develop them into informed global citizens through a focus on textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. By the end of high school, your students will be ready for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• Teach a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes analysis of World History, US History, American Government, and Economics, preparing students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate-level coursework.
• Facilitate engaging, student-led discussions on historical topics, encouraging peer debate and critical thinking.
• Guide students in understanding authors' claims and the importance of sourcing, while developing skills in argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through primary and secondary source analysis.
• Create an inclusive and safe classroom environment where students feel empowered to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• Collaborate with the History department to set academic and engagement goals for students.

2. Data Analysis

• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and assessments, responding to trends effectively.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students, ensuring they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to provide the necessary resources to support their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Collaborate with your grade-level team to develop academic goals and instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• A passion for collaboration with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who actively seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• Required Experience:
  • 1-2 years of experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities is preferred.
  • Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required before employment begins. Certification is not necessary for hiring, but passing state teacher certification tests is required to meet MA state requirements.
  • All Commonwealth charter teachers must have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required MTELs within their first year of employment.

Why Join Us?

Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity and fairness, aiming to attract and retain top talent.

Compensation

The salary for this role ranges from $57,000 to $89,000 . Starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely start at $57,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning:
  • Pension through the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System.
  • 403(b) retirement savings program.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support, along with wellness benefits.

*A detailed list of all benefits is available upon request.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve, with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

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