Elementary PE Teacher

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

Uncommon Schools seeks an Elementary PE Teacher to implement and develop its curriculum and support student success. The teacher plans and delivers varied physical education content, uses assessment data to refine instruction, and collaborates in curriculum development. The role focuses on student learning, character development, and creating a positive, structured environment aligned with the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct. Teachers engage families, contribute to grade-level and school-wide activities, help manage the afterschool sports program, and participate in professional development, meetings, and an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The organization invests in educators through weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development. Compensation is $72,000 to $115,000, with starting pay based on relevant full-time teaching experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university by the time employment begins.
• 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.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• 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.
• 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, characters, and lives in and out of school.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment that supports the school's core values, high expectations, and 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 critically and strategically to student learning needs.
• Engage families in their children's education.
• Participate actively 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

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (spring, winter, and summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave of absence 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