High School History Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Braintree
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Company Description 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. Our
students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our
dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators ,
offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to
ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard,
do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description 1.
Instruction You'll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of
World, US History, American Government, and Economics in
preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level
coursework. You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical
topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions,
engage in peer to peer debate, and synthesize arguments. 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 build an inclusive and safe
environment where students are empowered to use their voices to
express evidence-based opinions and perspectives. You'll work with
the History department to determine academic and engagement goals
for students. 2. Data Analysis You'll meet weekly with your
principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to
trends in student work samples and assessments. You'll learn and
implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners
in your classroom. 3. School Culture You’ll build positive
relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and
heard. You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate
resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions. 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. Qualifications A demonstrated commitment to supporting
students’ social emotional and academic development An enthusiasm
for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best
interest of students A self-directed learner who solicits and
implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience: 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 and have
earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment
begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if
hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to
meet the MA state requirements. All Commonwealth charter teachers
must either have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass
required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL
, Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English
Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment. All core
academic teachers* assigned to teach English learners are required
to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement
has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL
SEI endorsement. Additional Information Our people are what makes
us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive
benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances
of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values
equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation Compensation for this role is between $57,000 to
$89,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including
but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience,
education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a
starting salary of $57,000. Benefits Generous paid time off
inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks
(Spring, Winter, and Summer). Extensive, best-in-class training and
development Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and
health saving accounts (HSA) Financial Planning Pension through
Mass. Teachers Retirement System 403(b) retirement savings program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits *A detailed
list of all benefits is located HERE . At Uncommon, we believe that
a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff,
and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that
brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of
the communities we servewith over 70% of our staff identifying as
people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue
on important topics that shape our school culture. As an equal
opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that
individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits
associated with employment and are provided reasonable
accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job
functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please
email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
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