5-12 Teacher - Middle, High School Teacher

Uncommon Schools • Boston, MA

101d • $57,000 - $89,000

About The Position

All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of our students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years.

Requirements

• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins
• Appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL, Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students
• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
• Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
• Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees