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About the Role
Uncommon Middle School Science teachers foster a love for science and inquiry-based learning, focusing on student discourse and scientific practices. They employ diverse instructional strategies to ignite students' passion for scientific questioning and analysis, aiming for subject mastery and an understanding of middle schoolers' socio-emotional development. The goal is to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school.
Responsibilities
- Teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum covering areas such as Climate and Earth’s systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and molecular and ecological systems.
- Develop students’ skills in questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning/conducting interactive labs.
- Foster student confidence and engagement through a passion for science.
- Cultivate an awareness of the interconnectedness of scientific fields and their relation to the local and global community.
- Meet weekly with principal/instructional coach to analyze student work and assessment trends.
- Learn and implement strategies for differentiating instruction.
- Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- Partner with families to provide resources supporting student learning.
- Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
- Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community and encourage student achievement.
- Collaborate with grade-level teams to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
- Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners for student benefit.
- Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback.
- Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
- Enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher if not holding an education degree.
- Required to become certified in New York State within a reasonable period after employment begins.
Skills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student discourse
- Scientific practices
- Instructional strategies
- Scientific questioning
- Data analysis
- Collaboration
- Differentiated instruction
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
- $72,000 to $115,000
Benefits
- Generous paid time off (sick time, paid holidays, ~10 weeks of paid breaks)
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA, DCFSA)
- Health savings accounts (HSA)
- 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.
- We are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
- Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
- We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.
- 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.
- 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].