Uncommon Schools
Education
MiddleSchoolHistoryTeacher
“Middle School History Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Subject mastery, Student-led discourse, Instructional strategies. Facilitate student-led discourse. Grapple with guiding questions”
What You'll Achieve.
Prepare students for academic autonomy; Prepare students for college preparatory focus
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Respond to trends
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Cumulative GPA of 2.5, Demonstrated commitment to supporting students, Academic expertise in Humanities, Academic expertise in English, Academic expertise in Social Sciences
Nice to Have
1-2 years experience preferred, Pass state teacher certification tests
What You'll Do.
Facilitate student-led discourse
Grapple with guiding questions
Engage in peer-to-peer debate
Guide students to understand author's claim
Guide students to understand power of sourcing
Develop skills of argumentation
Develop skills of corroboration
Develop skills of inquiry
Develop skills of historiography
Analyze primary sources
Analyze secondary sources
Teach in-house curriculum
Prioritize diverse histories
Build inclusive environment
Build safe environment
Empower students to use voices
Express evidence-based opinions
Express evidence-based perspectives
Meet weekly with principal
Analyze student work samples
Respond to trends in assessments
Learn differentiation strategies
Implement differentiation strategies
Build positive relationships with students
Ensure students feel seen
Ensure students feel loved
Ensure students feel heard
Partner with students' families
Ensure resources support learning
Engage in practice-based professional development
Engage in mentorship sessions
Engage in coaching sessions
Participate in school-wide meetings
Encourage student achievement
Partner with grade level team
Develop academic goals
Practice instructional strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Grade level teams; Department collaboration; Collaborating with internal partners; Collaborating with external partners; Partner with grade level team
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