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

Camden Prep • Camden, NJ

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About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and subjects for the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 school years. Teachers are primarily responsible for implementing Uncommon’s curriculum and supporting student success. They are expected to continually improve their instructional practice through collaboration, feedback, and targeted professional development within their school community. Teachers implement rigorous curricula, assess student progress, adapt instruction to student needs, and foster a positive, structured learning environment aligned with the school’s values and expectations. The role also involves communicating with students, families, and colleagues; attending annual staff orientation and ongoing instructional training; and participating in grade-level activities and school-wide functions.

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of public charter schools serving economically disadvantaged communities in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. The organization provides coaching, feedback, and professional development to educators and is committed to preparing students for college and beyond.

Compensation is $56,000–$80,000. Starting pay depends on factors including full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely start at $56,000. The organization offers paid time off and breaks, training and development, insurance and other health-related benefits, retirement benefits based on role eligibility, paid leave options, and mental health and wellness support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university before employment begins.
• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects.
• Commitment to improving students’ minds, characters, and lives, both in and out of school.
• Commitment to urban youth achieving greatness.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Self-motivation, willingness to work as a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability and willingness to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

• For new teachers, demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities are preferred; an education background is not required.
• For experienced teachers, a proven track record of high achievement in the classroom.
• For experienced teachers, at least two years of teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred.
• Valid state certification and a master’s degree are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet high academic standards.
• Analyze assessments measuring progress toward standards and use the data to inform and differentiate instruction.
• Focus on student learning and respond strategically to students’ learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment that supports the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in annual three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year.
• Participate in and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions.
• Continually develop instructional practice through collaboration, feedback, and targeted professional development.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks in spring, winter, and summer.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement benefits based on role eligibility.
• Paid leave of absence options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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