Middle School Math Teacher

Uncommon Schools • Camden, NJ

2h • 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 is committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing 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 to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners, fostering a deep joy for mathematics and refining their own mastery of the subject. Teachers utilize a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and mindset necessary for perseverance and problem-solving, preparing eighth-grade students for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of high school.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners 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
• Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or other related fields
• Prior to the start of employment, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16)
• All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more
• Use in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities
• Motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them
• Use love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students
• Meet weekly with 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 child's learning needs
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement
• Partner with grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies

Benefits

• 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)
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees