Uncommon Schools
Education
MiddleSchoolHistoryTeacher
“Middle School History Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Subject mastery, Discourse facilitation, Instructional strategies. Facilitate student-led discourse. Engage in peer-to-peer debate”
What You'll Achieve.
Prepare students for academic autonomy; Prepare students for college preparatory focus
Industry & Context.
Data analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Meet NY state certification eligibility requirements, Enroll in a teacher preparation program, Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher, Become certified in New York
Nice to Have
1-2 years experience
What You'll Do.
Facilitate student-led discourse
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
Teach in-house curriculum
Prioritize diverse histories
Build inclusive and safe environment
Empower students to use voices
Express evidence-based opinions
Analyze student work samples
Respond to trends in assessments
Differentiate instruction for all learners
Build positive relationships with students
Partner with students' families
Ensure resources are available
Engage in practice-based professional development
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; Departments; Internal partners; External partners; Grade level team
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