High School History Teacher
Uncommon Schools
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Salary
$60,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
Teachers instruct by prioritizing analysis of world, us history, american government, and economics for ap and collegiate coursework, facilitating student-Led discourse and developing argumentation skills through source analysis. They also meet weekly to analyze student work trends, implement differentiation strategies, build positive student relationships, and partner with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to student social-Emotional and academic development and possess academic expertise in history, political science, or related humanities fields, preferably with 1-2 years of experience impacting k-12 students in urban schools. A bachelor's degree is required, and while certification is not initially mandatory for nj, eligibility requirements must be met, with certification required shortly after employment begins.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Mental Health Support
- Training And Development
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Benefits
- Paid Breaks
- Counseling Support
- Paid Leave Of Absence
- New Jersey Pension Program