5-12 Teacher - Middle, High School Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
-schools serving more than 20,000 students in five -cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
-Job DescriptionAll 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 22-23
-school year.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 August and
instructional training throughout the school year
- Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide
functions throughout the school-yearQualificationsStrong applicants
for all teaching roles (new and experienced) will possess the
following:
- Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & 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.Additional qualifications for
experienced teachers:
- 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 begins
- All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an
appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s)
including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific
MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement
within first year of employment. All core academic teachers*
assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI
endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year
from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI
endorsement. -Additional InformationOur people are what makes us
Uncommon. -We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits
should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to
enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their
expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and
support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide
a high-quality education to our students and families.Compensation
for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in
Boston -is between $57,000 -to $86,000. -The starting pay will
depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to
professional experience, education, training, certifications,
tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. -Because one of
the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not
currently cap salary ranges. -Please note: ranges may differ for
staff who work from a location other than Boston.Benefits: We offer
comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, - benefits
and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances
of our staff and their families.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Financial Planning & Wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension
plan -
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Program - & 529 Savings
plan
- Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
- Leave of Absence
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
- Mental Health and Counseling support
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Perks and DiscountsUncommon believes in the importance of
being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables
our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an
exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and
experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive
community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues
of race and identity for our staff and students. 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 .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Quincy , 5-12 Teacher - Middle, High School Teacher, Education / Teaching , Boston, Massachusetts
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