Elementary Education Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Uncommon Schools Full time
Job Summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a dedicated and passionate Elementary Teacher to join our team. As an Elementary Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a love for learning in every student from the very start. You will co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.

Responsibilities

• Teach the basic principles of mathematics, reading, and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant.
• Teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth.
• Teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness.

Data Analysis

• Meet weekly with your 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 in your classroom.

School Culture

• 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 children's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• Partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Additional Information

Uncommon Schools is an equal opportunity employer 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.

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