K-12 Teacher - Elementary, Middle, High School Teacher

Uncommon Schools•Camden, NJ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities across Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The organization aims to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for college and beyond, with students consistently exceeding national benchmarks. Uncommon Schools invests deeply in its educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development. All Uncommon Schools teachers are primarily responsible for implementing Uncommon’s curriculum and ensuring student success. The organization seeks teachers committed to continuous improvement of instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. They are currently hiring both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and subjects for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years.

Requirements

Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students
Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred (for new teachers)
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred (for experienced teachers)
Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required (for experienced teachers)

Responsibilities

Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families
Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer)
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support
Wellness benefits