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About the Role
Uncommon Schools seeks teachers committed to becoming best-in-class educators, continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. Teachers hold primary responsibility for curriculum implementation and student success.
Responsibilities
- Implement curricula and activities to meet high academic standards.
- Analyze assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices.
- Focus on student learning and strategically respond to student needs.
- Create a positive, structured learning environment aligned with school values and conduct.
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
- Commit to continual professional growth, including staff orientation and ongoing training.
- Participate in and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions.
Requirements
- Relentless drive to improve students' minds, characters, and lives.
- 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 strong personal responsibility.
- Ability and desire to implement feedback for professional growth.
- 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).
- Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.
Skills
- Instructional practices
- Assessment analysis
- Differentiated instruction
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Professional development
- Data analysis
Location
- Boston
- Camden
- New York City
- Newark
- Rochester
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- New teachers
- Experienced teachers
- Minimum of two years teaching experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree (helpful but not required)
- Valid State Certification (helpful but not required)
Salary/Compensations
- $52,000 to $68,000
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous paid time off (sick time, holidays, 10 weeks of breaks)
- Extensive training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA, DCFSA)
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- Financial planning resources
- 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability)
- 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 exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
- Committed to closing the college completion gap.
- Students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
- Invests deeply in educators through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
- Operates in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Ensures 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.