Transformational Educator for Urban Youth
1 day ago
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team as an Elementary/Middle/High School Teacher at Uncommon Schools. Our schools provide an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities, with a focus on academic excellence and character development.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As an Elementary/Middle/High School Teacher, you will be responsible for implementing curricula, analyzing assessments, and creating a positive learning environment that fosters student growth and achievement.
Our ideal candidate will have a strong passion for teaching and learning, with a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school. You will be committed to urban youth achieving greatness and have a mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects.
We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, we provide comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off, extensive training and development opportunities, and access to a 401(k) plan.
Key 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
- Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
- 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-year
- Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
- Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
- 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
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
- Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
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