High School Apprentice Teacher

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

The Apprentice Teacher position is designed for people with limited or no teaching experience to explore education and gain hands-on classroom practice and training. In New York City, Apprentice Teachers observe experienced teachers and school leaders, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide substitute coverage, and support instruction through tutoring, grading, and individual or small-group teaching. Depending on school needs and the candidate’s background, the role may include teaching a class with a limited teaching load. The position also supports work inside and outside the classroom, including enrichment classes, student events, and mentoring relationships. Apprentices participate in summer and school-year professional development and meet regularly with an instructional coach. The experience is intended to help apprentices develop the skills and experience to become candidates for full-time teaching positions.

The role includes gradually taking on more responsibility for planning and delivering instruction, supporting students’ academic progress and behavior, and participating in classroom, grade-level, and school-wide activities. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required before employment begins. Certification is not required at hire, but employees must meet New York State certification eligibility requirements and become certified within a reasonable period after starting. Those without an education degree must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 during employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university before the start of employment.
• If the employee does not have a degree in education, enrollment in a teacher preparation program and maintenance of a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment.
• Must meet New York State certification eligibility requirements and become certified within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• Drive to improve students’ minds and lives in and out of the classroom.
• Evidence of self-motivation, teamwork, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Hard-working, energetic, willing to learn and adapt, and able to act with urgency.
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and comfortable dealing with unpredictability.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication (particularly with children), and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in performing a critical support role and ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
• Relentless commitment to educating urban students and alignment 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 with a limited number of teaching sections and gradually taking on more responsibility.
• Implement curricula and activities aligned with academic standards.
• Design and implement assessments, use assessment data to refine curricula and instructional practices, and remain accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, school-wide functions, events, and trips.
• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Advise a small group of students and supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool.
• 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 at the school.
• 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.
• Provide in-house substitute teaching coverage, co-teach, and support individual or small-group student instruction.
• Assist with Enrichment classes, student events, and mentoring relationships with students.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time and paid holidays, plus approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 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 of absence 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