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Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Job DescriptionAs a High School English Teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will be responsible for creating a rigorous and engaging learning environment that fosters a love of literature and language arts in your students. You will teach from a robust literature curriculum that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP), SAT and collegiate level coursework. You will conduct a deep exploration of daily content to guide students to analyze books by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare, and Yaa Gyasi; books that ignite a passion for literature, sharpen a critical eye for examining the world, and deepen students' intellectual identity.
Responsibilities- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that meet the needs of all learners
- Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
- Partner with colleagues to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies
- Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
- 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
Uncommon Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and growth. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference in the lives of our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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