Middle School History Teacher Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network ofhigh-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing anexceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantagedcommunities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark,and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completiongap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Ourstudents consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting ourdedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators,offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development toensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard,do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description UncommonMiddle School History teachers work in grade level teams anddepartments to push students towards being self-guided learners.

Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of thesocio-emotional changes middle school students experience. Historyclasses aim to empower students’ voices and develop them intoglobal citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analyticalwriting, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructionalstrategies to make history come alive! At the conclusion of eighthgrade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and collegepreparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1.Instruction

• You’ll facilitate student-led discourse of historicaltopics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions,engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments.
• You’llguide students to understand the author’s claim and the power ofsourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through primary andsecondary source analysis.
• You’ll teach an in-house curriculumthat prioritizes the diverse histories of Indigenous peoples,African Americans, women, ancient cultures, and the impact all ofthese groups have had on the development of the United States.
• You’ll build an inclusive and safe environment where students areempowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinionsand perspectives. 2. Data Analysis
• You’ll meet weekly with yourprincipal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond totrends in student work samples and assessments.
• You’ll learn andimplement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learnersin your classroom. 3. School Culture
• You’ll build positiverelationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, andheard.
• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensureappropriate resources are available to support their child’slearning needs.
• You’ll engage in practice-based professionaldevelopment, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’llparticipate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community,model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You’llpartner with your grade level team to develop academic goals andpractice instructional strategies Qualifications
• A demonstratedcommitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academicdevelopment
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal andexternal partners in the best interest of students
• Aself-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback toimprove outcomes and achieve objectives

• Required Experience:

• Ademonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schoolsand communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academicexpertise in Education, History, Geography, Political Science,Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or the Humanities.
• Prior tothe start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from anaccredited college or university.

Teacher certification is not aprerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state ofNJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibilityrequirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduatedprior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to becomecertified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable periodafter beginning employment. Additional Information Our people arewhat make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness,and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensationphilosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining toptalent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $56,000to $80,000. Starting pay is determined using various factorsincluding but not limited to relevant full-time teachingexperience, education certifications, and tenure with UncommonSchools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience willlikely have a starting salary of $56,000. Benefits

• Generous paidtime off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks ofpaid 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
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave ofabsence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mentalhealth and counseling support wellness benefits
• A detailed list ofall benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that asupportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, andcommunity thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings awide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of thecommunities we servewith over 70% of our staff identifying aspeople of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogueon important topics that shape our school culture. As an equalopportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure thatindividuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefitsassociated with employment and are provided reasonableaccommodations for the interview process and to perform core jobfunctions. If you would like to request an accommodation, pleaseemail recruitment@uncommonschools.org.