Elementary PE Teacher

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

3d • $72,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of public charter schools serving communities in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The Elementary PE Teacher is responsible for implementing and developing curriculum and supporting student success. The role focuses on planning and teaching physical education content, creating a positive and structured learning environment, using assessments to guide instruction, and continually improving curriculum and teaching practice. Teachers also support grade-level and school-wide activities, including management of the afterschool sports program, and engage families in students’ education. The position includes active participation in professional development, meetings, and an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree by the time employment begins.
• For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 by the time employment begins.
• For teaching roles in New Jersey, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016, or 3.0 for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016.
• Drive to improve students’ minds and lives in and out of the classroom.
• Proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.
• Self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting.
• Valid state certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach varied content-area curriculum.
• Work to improve students’ minds, character, and lives in and out of school.
• Support urban youth in achieving high expectations.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment aligned with school values and the code of conduct.
• Implement curricula and activities that meet grade-level content-area standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including managing the afterschool sports program.
• Focus on student learning and respond strategically to student needs.
• Engage families in their children’s education.
• Participate in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as part of continual professional growth.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Training and professional development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support.
• Wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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