High School History Teacher

Job overview

The High School History Teacher is an onsite, full-time role in Boston, MA, with compensation of $71,000–$116,000. Roxbury Prep is part of Uncommon Schools, a nonprofit public charter school network focused on K–12 education and preparing students for college and beyond. The teacher delivers history instruction that develops analysis, inquiry, argumentation, and evidence-based discussion. The role uses student work and assessment data to adapt instruction, builds an inclusive classroom culture, and collaborates with families, colleagues, and school leaders to support academic and social-emotional development.

What you'll do

• Teach World and U.S. History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for AP and college-level coursework
• facilitate student-led discussion and debate
• teach source analysis, argumentation, corroboration, inquiry, and historiography
• analyze student work and assessments
• differentiate instruction
• build relationships with students and families
• participate in coaching, professional development, and school meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high school history teacher

full-time

boston ma

roxbury prep charter school

uncommon schools

history instruction

world history

u.s. history

american government

economics

student-led discussion

$71k–$116k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, holidays and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• pension and 403(b)
• transit benefit
• paid leave options
• mental health and wellness support
• training and development.

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree required before employment; teacher certification is not required to be hired, but Massachusetts licensure or required MTEL tests must be completed as applicable. Compensation range is for the 2026–2027 school year.

About the employer

Roxbury Prep Charter School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.