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

About This Role

This teaching role is for an educator committed to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. The teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum, analyzing student progress, and fostering a positive learning environment. The role suits individuals dedicated to continuous improvement through collaboration and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Implement curricula and activities to meet 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 annual 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 year

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• Demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students
• Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities (for new teachers)
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom (for experienced teachers)
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting (for experienced teachers)
• Valid State Certification (for experienced teachers)
• Master's degree (for experienced teachers)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of staff and their families