High School Science Educator

5 days ago

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

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.

Our mission is to close the academic achievement gap by providing a rigorous, well-rounded education to students in urban communities.

Job Description:Responsibilities:

  1. Teach a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, analysis of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences that prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.

  2. Develop students' practices skills of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs.

  3. Create an environment where students feel confident using their voice to engage in scientific discourse.

  4. Facilitate student-led discourse, during which students use evidence to make sophisticated claims and synthesize and critique arguments.

  5. Facilitate student-led inquiry of various scientific topics and engage students in lab and project-based performance tasks.

  6. Work with the Science department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.

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.

Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).

Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related fields of study.

Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.

To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education.

Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Benefits:
  • Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school year.
  • Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
  • Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
  • Financial planning & wellness.
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
  • 529 college savings program.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance.
  • Financial planning tools and assistance.
  • Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts.
  • Paid leave of absence.
  • Fully paid parental leave.
  • Fully paid medical leave.
  • Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
  • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive.

We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.

We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please email.

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