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High School History Teacher

22 days ago

Boston

Job DescriptionCompany Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering 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! Job Description 1. Instruction • You'll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework., • You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer to peer debate, and synthesize arguments., • You'll guide 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., • You'll build an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives., • You'll work with the History department to determine academic and engagement goals for students. 2. Data Analysis • You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments., • You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3. School Culture • You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard., • You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs., • You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions., • You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement., • You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.Qualifications, • 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 and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements., • All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment. All core academic teachers* assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement. Additional Information Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $71,000 to $116,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $71,000. • The range above represents our compensation scales for the 2026-2027 school year. If starting prior to June 30th, 2026, compensation will be based on a slightly lower range, reflective of current compensation scales. New hires who fall into this category will see an increase in their compensation starting on July 1st, 2026 for next school year which aligns to the scale above. Benefits • Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)., • Extensive, best-in-class training and development, • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA), • Financial Planning, • Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System, • 403(b) retirement savings program, • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of 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 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. We also 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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email .

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