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

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

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. Operating in 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. Uncommon Schools invests deeply in its educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of their students. The organization seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. They are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all 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
• 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
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom (for experienced teachers)
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting (for experienced teachers)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities (for new teachers)
• Valid State Certification (for experienced teachers)
• Master’s degree (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

• 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)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• 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