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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 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 Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction • You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse., • You’ll teach the basic principles of mathematics., • You’ll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension., • You’ll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant., • You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth., • You'll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness. 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 children’s learning needs., • You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions., • You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal., • You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster 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 working with families 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 Elementary Education, 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 .