Middle School History Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: October 4, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon 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 52
schools serving 19,000 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.Camden Prep
currently manages four schools serving students in grade K through
10 (growing to grade 12). We believe in strong authentic
relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective
school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables
students to flourish academically and personally. Camden Prep is
consistently the highest performing of all district or Renaissance
schools in Camden, NJ. -Job DescriptionUncommon Middle School
History teachers work in grade level teams and departments to push
students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers 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.Responsibilities1. - - Instruction
- 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 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'll build an inclusive and safe environment where students
are empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based
opinions and perspectives.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 strategiesQualifications
- 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. Teacher
certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon
Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state
certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or
graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or
2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are
required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a
reasonable period after beginning employment.Additional
InformationOur 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. -Compensation for this position: The starting
compensation for this role is between $56,000 to $77,000. The
starting pay will depend on various factors including but not
limited to relevant professional experience, education,
certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Because we value
staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for
current staff members. -Other 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
- New Jersey Pension program
- 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
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- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon 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
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Reading , Middle School History Teacher, Education / Teaching , Camden, Pennsylvania
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