Middle School Science Teacher

Uncommon Schools-posted 10 months ago

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Newark, NJ

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Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to: Climate and Earth’s systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and molecular and ecological systems.
Develop students’ practices of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs.
Use your love of science to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students.
Cultivate an awareness of the interconnected nature of fields of science (e.g., ecosystems, climate change, and lunar phases) and our local and global community.
Meet weekly with your 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 your 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 our core values, and encourage student achievement.
Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

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 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 (1-2 years experience preferred).
Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related fields of study.
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements.

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.

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