Middle School English Language Arts Teacher
6 days ago
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 Middle School ELA Teacher at Uncommon Schools, you will be responsible for teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students. You will guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess an author's purpose, write in a variety of genres, and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse. You will create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice. You will also guide students to choose books of interest independently, as they develop their own passions and interests as readers.
Responsibilities- Instruction: Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
- Data Analysis: Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
- School Culture: Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator who is committed to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization. You should have 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, and 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. 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.
BenefitsWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a starting compensation for this role based in Rochester between $50,000 to $64,700. We also provide 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.
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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