High School Science Educator

2 days ago

Sewell, New Jersey, 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.

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 Description:

As a High School Science Teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will work collaboratively across the network to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science and develop them into self-directed learners.

At the heart of all Science courses is inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices.

Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students.

We prepare all students to be citizen scientists that have the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science regardless of their university major or professional career.

Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students.

Responsibilities:
  • Instruction:
    • You'll 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.
    • You'll develop students' practices skills of questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and planning and conducting interactive labs.
    • You'll create an environment where students feel confident using their voice to engage in scientific discourse.
    • You will facilitate student-led discourse, during which students use evidence to make sophisticated claims and synthesize and critique arguments.
    • You'll facilitate student-led inquiry of various scientific topics and engage students in lab and project-based performance tasks.
    • You'll work with the Science department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.
  • Data Analysis:
    • You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
    • You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
  • School Culture:
    • You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
    • You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
    • You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
    • You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
    • You'll 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 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

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. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

The starting compensation for this role is between $56,000 to $77,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.

Other benefits include 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, New Jersey Pension program, 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.

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