K-12 Teacher - Elementary, Middle, High School Teacher

Company Description:Our organization runs 53 schools serving over 20,000 students across five cities including Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester.Job Description:All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of our students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 22-23school year.Responsibilties:• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards• Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in Augustand instructional training throughout the school year• Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-yearQualifications:• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters and lives of students both in and out of school• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.• A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred• Valid State Certification and Master's degree are helpful but not required.Minimum Qualifications:• Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins• Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment beginsAdditional Information:Our people are what makes us Uncommon:Our employees are our pride and joy, and we take great care in ensuring they receive compensation and benefits that reflect our values of equity, transparency, and clarity. We offer our staff a strong support system that includes exceptional training, coaching, and resources to assist them in their quest to provide an exemplary education to our students and communities.Compensation for this position:The starting salary range for this position, which is headquartered in New York Cityis between $64,000to $96,900. A number of variables, such as professional experience, education, training, certifications, length of employment with Uncommon Schools, and place of employment, will affect the starting salary. We don't currently have compensation range caps because we place a high importance on staff duration in each position. Please be aware that ranges may vary for employees who work from places other than Newark.Benefits:We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.Maintaining a work-life balance is important to us, and we understand that personal health, wellness, and finances play a significant role. That's why we provide our staff and their families with comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits.At Uncommon Schools, we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity and strive to create a supportive community of students, teachers, and staff. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or identity. Our hiring process ensures that people with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations to fully participate.