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Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description Teacher in Residence (TiR) KIPP New Jersey has designed the Teacher in Residence program to help aspiring teachers to get hands-on experience and the certification they need to become excellent teachers at KIPP’s world-class schools. As a TiR, you will fuse theory and practice as you work alongside experienced teachers in the classroom while earning your teaching certification. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher in residence comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a Teacher in Residence (TiR) will involve a number of responsibilities which include but are not limited to: • Work closely with an experienced lead classroom teacher to create lesson plans, teach, and reflect on lessons as well as assess and collect and use data to inform, • Build positive relationships with students and families to become part of your school community, • Provide small group instruction, • Assist with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Communicate consistently with families about student progress, • Attend and actively participate in professional development opportunities to support continuous growthQualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • An interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform, • You have the passion and drive to work with students and put them on a path to college and beyond, • Ability to become certified in the State of New Jersey and pass the state licensure exam In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75 Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 - $55,000 for teacher in residence positions in Newark. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: * Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision * Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan * Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions * Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area * Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break * Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers * Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity * A school-issued laptop Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose. #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description 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, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for K-12 ESL students across several campuses at North Star Academy. The ESL teacher will work closely with the school-based Special Education Coordinators, as well as with teachers and leaders throughout the region, so this position requires the ability to travel between our Newark campuses. The ESL Teacher will report to the Associate Director of Special Education. RESPONSIBILITIES • Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school, • Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness, • Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students, • Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed, • Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education, • Follow ESSA guidelines for identification, instruction, assessment, and exiting ESL students, • Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct, • Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards aligned to the WIDA English language development standards, • Complete training for administering WIDA assessments used to identify and determine continued eligibility for ESL services, • Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct, • Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and language acquisition standards, • Exhibit resilience to persevere and turn challenges into opportunities, • Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs, • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, • Engage families in their children’s education, • Commit to continual professional growthQualifications, • Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom, • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of our students, • Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom, • Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects, • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player, • Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and, • Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, • By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016)., • Valid NJ English as a Second Language State Certification is required, • Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable. Additional Information Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $85,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $60,000. 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), • Financial Planning, • New Jersey Pension program, • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email .

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit . Job Description High School Lead Teacher KIPP New Jersey is looking for a motivated teacher with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed. We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas: • English Language Arts (ELA), • History, • Math: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Calculus, • Science: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, • College and Career Readiness, • Enrichment: Physical Education, Music, Art, Theatre, etc., • Foreign Language: Spanish, • Special Education Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team, • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills, • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress, • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques, • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives, • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans, • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings, • Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.Qualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization., • A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform Certification Requirements In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75 Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description 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, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading and student-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. At the conclusion of each high school year students are more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, as well as for a long term love of literacy. Responsibilities 1. Instruction • You'll teach from a robust literature curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP), SAT and collegiate level coursework., • You'll conduct a deep exploration of daily content in order to guide students to analyze books by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare, and Yaa Gyasi; books that ignite a passion for literature, sharpen a critical eye for examining the world, and deepen students’ intellectual identity., • You’ll develop students’ independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills., • You'll facilitate student-led discourse, teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, and to synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric., • You’ll analyze student comprehension and writing regularly and determine how to adapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning., • You’ll partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed. 2. Data Analysis • You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments., • You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3. School Culture • You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard., • You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs., • You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions., • You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement., • You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.Qualifications, • 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, • Required Experience:, • A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred)., • Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, 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 (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. Additional Information Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Compensation Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $85,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $60,000. 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), • Financial Planning, • New Jersey Pension program, • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email .

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark, Camden, and Paterson. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit . Job Description We anticipate beginning interviews in mid-to-late January 2026 and the full process concluding by March 2026, with July 2026 start dates. Applications received after January will be considered on a rolling, and as-needed basis. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Instructional Leadership • Drives and owns all instructional results for all students, • Strong content knowledge: knows essential content, rigor of standards, and highly effective teaching strategies well enough to establish and maintain a standard and coach it; can readily adapt to leverage resources across less-known or more nuanced subject areas, • Develops the capacity of leaders in driving results and developing teacher/leader capacity through observations, walkthroughs, real-time coaching, and data analysis through O3s focused on student data and coaching towards goals, weekly walkthroughs, and frequent observation of leader work, • Leads weekly conversations with the school leadership team focused on progress monitoring, student achievement data, and establishing strategies to meet school-wide goals; delegates system of instructional leadership expectations to the team, • Develops intervention systems that address gaps in sub-groups of students based on race, gender, SPED, or other identity markers., • Establishes a clear vision for excellent school culture and regularly articulates this vision to leaders, students, staff, and families, • Consistently reinforces high expectations for all students all the time, • Actively develops a school culture where students find joy in learning and where students are joyful and engaged, • Creates a culture in which teachers build strong and lasting relationships with students, especially the most challenging, • Develops, upholds, maintains, and course-corrects clearly articulated systems for how the school culture will function (e.g., behavior, recognition, consequences), • Establish a clear vision for excellent school culture and regularly articulate this vision to leaders, students, staff, and families, • Consistently reinforces high expectations for all staff all the time, • Actively develops a school culture where teachers find joy in teaching and student learning, • Engages families and community stakeholders proactively and productively as partners in school goals. Performs this through various opportunities for families to engage (e.g., virtual and in-person Town Hall events), • Actively seeks to recruit, cultivate, and retain high-quality candidates; prioritizes building a diverse staff and emphasizing staff that share similar backgrounds as our students, • Identifies top-performing teachers and leaders at regular points throughout the school year and works strategically to retain them, • Provides input to strengthen regional support, seeks to cultivate a partnership rather than an “us-them” relationship, and proactively works to ensure a true feeling of team and family throughout the organization. Specifically:, • Collaborates with Achievement Directors and other Teaching & Learning TEAMmates to monitor achievement data and inform the instructional leadership development of Assistant Principals, • Prepare for and participate in regional selection, progress monitoring calls, and professional development, • Collaborates in a forthright manner with the Talent team to make sure hiring needs of their campus and other campuses are met, • Ensures that all school functions (ops, electives, instruction, leadership, etc.) have systems to coordinate and communicate with one another, • Attends ~monthly school leader PD to hone content and instructional expertiseQualifications Bachelor’s Degree • Demonstrated student achievement results from teachers and leaders that you’ve managed and coached, • Demonstrated success in developing leadership capacity in others, • Demonstrated resilience and focus on student outcomes, • Ability to set direction across an entire school and motivate others to action, • Adept at data analysis; ability to extract meaningful insights across school-wide data using pertinent software applications., • Expertise in what the school-wide academic standards and state assessments require of students’ knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery; able to translate student mastery requirements into instructional plans and strategies, • Deep understanding of appropriate application and differentiation of high-leverage instructional strategies (e.g. make kids sweat, pacing, stretch it, etc.) based on comprehension of child development and pedagogy, • Command of instructional design and the benefits and tradeoffs of school design decisions in driving student achievement, • Preparing and maintaining accurate records., • Operating standard office equipment., • Operating classroom technology equipment (ie. smartboards, projectors, Chromebooks, computers). The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: • Prolonged periods of working at the computer and sitting at a desk. Additional Information KIPP Team & Family offers a market-competitive starting salary range at $120,000 for a Principal in Residence, and $128,000-$143,000 for a School Leader and may increase based on experience. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function, using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sectors, and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training, and market conditions. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ