High School Apprentice Teacher

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools • Brooklyn, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Teacher role offers individuals with limited or no teaching experience hands-on practice and training to explore education and develop toward becoming a full-time classroom teacher. Based in Uncommon Schools’ New York City charter-school network, Apprentice Teachers observe experienced Master Teachers and school leaders, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide substitute coverage, and support instruction through tutoring, grading, and individual or small-group student instruction. Depending on school needs and the candidate’s background, they may also teach a class with a limited teaching load.

Apprentice Teachers participate in summer and school-year professional development and meet regularly with an instructional coach. They may support classroom and school activities such as teaching Enrichment classes, organizing student events, and mentoring students. By the end of the year, they are expected to be strong candidates for full-time teaching roles.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins. Certification is not required at hire, but candidates must meet New York State certification eligibility requirements. Employees without an education degree must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 during employment. Teachers are required to become certified in New York State within a reasonable period after starting.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before employment begins.
• Meet New York State teacher certification eligibility requirements.
• If the employee does not have a degree in education, enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment.
• Become certified in New York State within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• Drive to improve students’ minds and lives in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Be hardworking, energetic, willing to learn and adapt, reflective, flexible, and able to manage unpredictability.
• Have strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Have strong organizational, communication—particularly with children—and problem-solving skills.
• Be interested in performing a critical support role in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
• Be committed to the mission of educating urban students and aligned with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach one content area across multiple grades, periodically planning and delivering instruction and gradually taking on more responsibility.
• As appropriate, implement curricula and activities that meet academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments to measure progress toward academic standards, and use assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips.
• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
• Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool.
• Remain accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
• Develop teaching skills with the potential to become a lead teacher.
• Provide daily one-on-one and small-group tutoring, as well as small-group intervention and student support.
• Observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
• Meet regularly with a coach and apply feedback to lessons and instruction.
• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
• Teach Enrichment classes, organize student events, and develop mentoring relationships with students as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks during spring, winter, and summer.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level