Job Description
Uncommon High School Advanced Placement (AP) Economics teachers are passionate about helping students understand how economic forces shape individual choices, societies, and global systems. Our teachers cultivate rigorous, engaging classrooms that prepare students for success in college-level coursework while building critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing skills. At the heart of our AP Economics courses is an emphasis on data analysis, real-world application, and student-driven discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to promote debate, problem-solving, and economic reasoning. By the end of each school year, students are well prepared for the academic rigor of college economics courses and the AP Microeconomics and/or AP Macroeconomics exams, as well as for informed civic and financial decision-making.
1. Instruction
You’ll teach AP Microeconomics and/or AP Macroeconomics aligned to the College Board curriculum framework and exam expectations.
You’ll design and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons that emphasize economic models, graphical analysis, and real-world application of economic principles.
You’ll guide students through core topics including supply and demand, market structures, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, and economic indicators.
You’ll develop students’ ability to analyze data, interpret graphs, construct evidence-based arguments, and write clear, analytical responses.
You’ll facilitate student-led discussions and debates that encourage critical thinking and multiple perspectives on economic issues.
You’ll analyze student understanding regularly and adapt instruction to maximize student mastery and AP exam readiness.
You’ll partner with your department and grade level team on curriculum alignment and instructional strategies that support student achievement across content areas.
2. Data Analysis
You'll meet weekly with your 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, Economics, Business 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. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Additional Information
Our people are what make 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 $60,000 to $80,000.
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 $60,000.
Benefits
*A detailed list of all benefits is locatedHERE.
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 serve---with 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.