High School History Teacher

Job overview

The High School History Teacher role is an onsite position based in Seneca Falls, NY. Compensation for this role is between $52,000 and $68,000 per year, with starting pay determined by experience and certifications. This role supports the History department at Uncommon Schools, a network dedicated to closing the college completion gap in economically disadvantaged communities. This role exists to motivate and inspire high school students by becoming an expert in course content and facilitating student-led discourse. The teacher contributes to the school's goals by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and historical inquiry, ultimately preparing students for academic autonomy and college-level coursework.

What you'll do

• Teach World History, US History, American Government, and Economics
• facilitate student-led discourse and debate
• guide primary and secondary source analysis
• build an inclusive classroom environment
• analyze student data to differentiate instruction
• partner with families and grade-level teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

seneca falls ny

uncommon schools

history teacher

education

charter school

onsite

no on-call

no travel

$52k-$68k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 10 weeks of paid breaks, health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with match, paid leave, mental health support.

Why this role

Focus on AP preparation and collegiate-level coursework in an urban charter school setting.

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.