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 benchmark s, 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 curriculum thatprioritizes the diverse histories of Indigenous peoples, AfricanAmericans, women, ancient cultures, and the impact all of thesegroups have had on the development of the United States. You’llbuild 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 ensure appropriateresources 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 gradelevel team to develop academic goals and practice instructionalstrategies Qualifications A demonstrated commitment to supportingstudents’ social emotional and academic development An enthusiasmfor collaborating with internal and external partners in the bestinterest of students A self-directed learner who solicits andimplements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experiencepreferred). Academic expertise in Education, History, Geography,Political Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, or theHumanities. Prior to the start of employment, you must have abachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teachercertification is not a prerequisite for consideration at UncommonSchools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ statecertification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate orgraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff arerequired to become certified in the state of New Jersey within areasonable period after beginning employment. AdditionalInformation Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offercompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that supportthe personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and theirfamilies. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness andattracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation forthis role is between $56,000 to $80,000. Starting pay is determinedusing various factors including but not limited to relevantfull-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenurewith Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teachingexperience will likely have a starting salary of $56,000. BenefitsGenerous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and10 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) FinancialPlanning New Jersey Pension program Paid leave of absence options(parental, medical, disability, etc.) Mental health and counselingsupport wellness benefits •A detailed list of all benefits islocated HERE . At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive andwelcoming environment helps our students, staff, and communitythrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a widerange 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.