5-12 Teacher - High School Teacher

Roxbury Prep Charter School•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking dedicated teachers for all grades and subjects for the upcoming school years. As a teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will be primarily responsible for implementing the curriculum and ensuring student success. We are looking for educators committed to continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development within our high-performing public charter schools. Our mission is to provide an exceptional education to students in economically disadvantaged communities, preparing them for college and beyond. We invest in our educators with weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to foster excellence in teaching and leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins.
Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students.
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.
All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL, Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment.
All core academic teachers assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement.

Nice To Haves

A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.
Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.
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 preferred (for experienced teachers).
Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Implement curricula and activities to meet high academic standards.
Analyze assessments to measure progress towards standards and use 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 that upholds the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Commit to continual professional growth, actively participating in staff orientation and ongoing instructional training.
Participate in and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
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).
Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System.
403(b) retirement savings program.
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
Mental health and counseling support.
Wellness benefits.