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About the Role

Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture. Teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. ELA classes emphasize writing and discourse to equip students with the tools to be confident in their own voice. Teachers are trained in research-based instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency. By the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Responsibilities

Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
Guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess an author's purpose, write in a variety of genres, and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse.
Create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice.
Guide students to choose books of interest independently, developing their own passions and interests as readers.
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 core values, and encourage student achievement.
Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Requirements

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 Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of employment.
Must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment if you do not have a degree in education.
Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Skills

Subject mastery in ELA
Classroom culture building
Understanding of middle school socio-emotional development
Writing instruction
Discourse facilitation
Culturally responsive teaching
Data analysis
Instructional differentiation
Relationship building
Family partnership
Professional development engagement
Team collaboration

Location

Boston
Camden
New York City
Newark
Rochester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Teacher certification eligibility

Salary/Compensations

$52,000 to $68,000

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.
403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
Mental health and counseling support.
Wellness benefits.

About the Company

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
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!
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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 [email protected].