High School English Teacher

2 days ago


Rochester, New York, United States Uncommon Schools Full time
Job Title: High School English Teacher

Uncommon Schools is seeking a highly qualified and passionate High School English Teacher to join our team. As an English Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a engaging and rigorous classroom culture that prepares students for college and beyond.

Responsibilities:
  • Teach from a robust literature curriculum that prioritizes inclusive texts and emphasizes diversity.
  • Conduct a deep exploration of daily content to guide students in analyzing books by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, and William Shakespeare.
  • Develop students' independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills.
  • Facilitate student-led discourse and teach students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims.
  • Partner with your department and grade level team on content and instructional strategies.
Requirements:
  • 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 collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
  • A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities.
  • Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
Benefits:
  • Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks.
  • Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
  • Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.

Uncommon Schools is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.



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