High School Science Educator

1 day ago


Waltham, Massachusetts, 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 seeking a highly qualified and passionate High School Science Teacher to join our team at Roxbury Prep. As a Science Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a engaging and rigorous classroom culture that prepares students for college-level coursework. 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.

Responsibilities:
  • Teach from a robust literature curriculum that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, and collegiate level coursework.
  • 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.
  • Develop students' independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills.
  • Facilitate student-led discourse, teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, and to synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric.
  • Analyze student comprehension and writing regularly and determine how to adapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning.
  • Partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed.
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 Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Financial Planning & Wellness
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program & 529 Savings plan
  • Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
  • Leave of Absence
  • Mental Health and Counseling support
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Other Perks and Discounts

We believe 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.



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