Teacher - Middle, High School Teacher

About This Role

This teaching role involves implementing curricula and fostering student success in middle and high school settings. It suits educators dedicated to continuous improvement and committed to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.

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, 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 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 students
• Demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students (for new teachers)
• Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred (for new teachers)
• 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
• 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

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

Important Details

• Hiring Start Time: RY 26-27