Middle School History Teacher

Job overview

Middle School History Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Farmington, NY. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. The role of the Middle School History Teacher is to push students towards being self-guided learners, emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse to empower student voices and develop them into global citizens.

What you'll do

• Facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics.
• Guide students to understand author's claim and power of sourcing.
• Teach in-house curriculum prioritizing diverse histories.
• Build an inclusive and safe environment.
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze student work and assessments.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Partner with families.
• Engage in professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
• Participate in school-wide meetings.
• Partner with grade level team.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

1-2 years experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

middle school

history teacher

full-time

onsite

farmington ny

uncommon schools

education

teaching

k-12

history

social studies

global citizen

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, extensive training and development, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match, paid leave of absence options, mental health and counseling support.

About the employer

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