Education / Teaching: High School History Teacher - Newark, New Jersey - (Newark, NJ)

HIGH-SCHOOL HUMANITIES TEACHER Teachers hold principal role for the implementation and development of Uncommon---s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas: English World History U.S. History AP U.S. History SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices; Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions; Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior; Be accountable for students--- mastery of academic standards; Communicate effectively with students, families