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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. They develop subject mastery and understand the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. ELA classes emphasize writing and discourse to empower students with their own voice. Teachers use research-based strategies to foster discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency, preparing students for high school.
Responsibilities
- Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
- Guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess author's purpose, write in various genres, and engage 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, fostering their passions and interests as readers.
- Meet weekly with 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.
- 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 grade level team 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 in the best interest of students.
- Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
- Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.
- 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 meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
- Must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during employment if not holding an education degree.
- 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
Salary/Compensations
- $72,000 to $115,000
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 + 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!
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.
- 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.