Elementary Teacher

Uncommon Schools

420d • $56,000 - $77,000

About The Position

The Elementary Teacher at Uncommon Schools is responsible for fostering a love for learning in students through engaging and culturally-responsive teaching methods. This role involves co-teaching in a collaborative environment, focusing on academic mastery in subjects such as mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies. The teacher will also analyze student performance data to tailor instruction and support a positive school culture that emphasizes respect, hard work, and community engagement.

Requirements

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of employment.
• Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.
• Teach the basic principles of mathematics.
• Teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant.
• Teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth.
• Teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness.
• Meet weekly with the principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with the grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
• Financial planning & wellness
• New Jersey Pension program
• 529 college savings program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
• Financial planning tools and assistance
• Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts
• Paid leave of absence
• Fully paid parental leave
• Fully paid medical leave
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees