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About the Role

The Apprentice Teacher position offers a unique opportunity for individuals with limited or no teaching experience to gain hands-on practice and training to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will observe best practices, co-teach, provide substitute coverage, and support teachers with tutoring and grading. Depending on school needs, they may also teach their own class with a limited load. The role involves full participation in professional development and regular meetings with an instructional coach to develop teaching skills and become strong candidates for full-time positions.

Responsibilities

Teach one content across multiple grades, gradually taking on more responsibility.
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.
Supervise students during transitions, breakfast, lunch, and afterschool.
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
Develop teaching skills to potentially become a lead teacher at the school.
Provide one-on-one and small group tutoring daily.
Provide small group intervention and student support.
Observe Master Teachers to improve instructional techniques and classroom management.
Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction.
Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities.
Teach Enrichment classes.
Organize student events.
Develop mentoring relationships with students.

Requirements

Drive to improve the minds and lives of students.
Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Hard-working, urgent, energetic, and willing to learn and adapt.
Extremely reflective and constantly seeking improvement.
Flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability.
Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills (particularly with children).
Strong problem-solving skills.
Interest in performing a critical support role.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment.
Relentless commitment to the mission of educating urban students.
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of employment.
Must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
Must enroll in a teacher preparation program if not holding an education degree.
Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment if not holding an education degree.
Must become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Skills

Teaching
Classroom Instruction
Education Reform
Curriculum Implementation
Assessment Design
Data Analysis
Collaborative Development
Behavior Management
Student Advising
Tutoring
Instructional Support
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Time Management

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree

Salary/Compensations

$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.
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.
Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.
Committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
Students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
Invests deeply in educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development.
Aims to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference.

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.
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.
Values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.