High School History Educator

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing 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. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

As a High School History Teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will work in a department team to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

1. Instruction

• You will 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 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 build an inclusive and safe environment where students are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions and perspectives.
• You will work with the History department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.

• 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.

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 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 believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position:

The starting compensation for this role based in Boston is between $57,00 to $89,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because one of the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Boston.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Financial Planning & Wellness

403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program & 529 Savings plan

Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars

Leave of Absence

12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +

Mental Health and Counseling support

Relocation Assistance

Other Perks and Discounts

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. 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.