Middle School History Educator Opportunity
6 days ago
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools that provide an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Our mission is to close the academic achievement gap by preparing students from low-income backgrounds to succeed in college and beyond.
We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving over 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. Our graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally.
Salary
The estimated salary for this role based in Rochester is between $50,000 to $64,700. Compensation will depend on factors including relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Job Description
As a Middle School History Teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will work in grade level teams and departments to push students towards being self-guided learners. You will develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional strategies to make history come alive. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.
Responsibilities
- Instruction
- You will 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 will 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 will teach an in-house curriculum that prioritizes the diverse histories of Indigenous peoples, African Americans, women, ancient cultures, and the impact all of these groups have had on the development of the United States.
- You will build an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
- You will meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
- You will learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
- You will build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You will partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
- You will engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You will participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
- You will partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
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. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Benefits
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
Financial planning & wellness
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
529 college savings program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
Financial planning tools and assistance
Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
Paid leave of absence
Fully paid parental leave
Fully paid medical leave
Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
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