Overview
Middle School History Teacher Jobs in Riverside, New Jersey, USA at Uncommon Schools
Location: Riverside
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12
education
in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. With over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color  , we exemplify
diversity
, equity, and
inclusion
.
We  invest deeply in our educators  , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and
professional development
to ensure excellence in teaching and
leadership
. Uncommon 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.
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.
Data Analysis
School Culture
You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
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 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
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. Use the red Application button below to Read More / Continue the application process.
Title: Middle School History Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Riverside, New Jersey, USA
Category: Education / Teaching (General Education, Youth Development, High School), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Youth Development)
