English Language Arts Teacher

7 days ago


Lynn, Massachusetts, United States Uncommon Schools Full time

About Uncommon Schools

We are a network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. Our mission is to provide a rigorous and inclusive academic environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Our team is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and staff to create a positive and supportive school culture. We believe in the importance of equity, transparency, and clarity in all aspects of our work.

School Overview

Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in grades 5 through 12. Our schools have an impressive 98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned 1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated English Language Arts teacher to join our team. As an ELA teacher, you will be responsible for teaching 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. You will develop students' independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills, and facilitate student-led discourse to teach students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims.

Responsibilities

  1. Instruction
  • 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.
  • You will develop students' independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills.
  • You will facilitate student-led discourse to teach students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims.
  • You will analyze student comprehension and writing regularly and determine how to adapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning.
  • You will partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed.
Data Analysis
  • You will meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
  • You will learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
School Culture
  • You will build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
  • You will partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
  • You will engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
  • You will participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
  • You will 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.
  • 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 and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.
    • All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first year of employment. All core academic teachers* assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI endorsement.

Compensation

The estimated salary for this role is between $57,000 to $86,000 based in Boston, depending on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

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: pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System, 403(b) retirement savings 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.


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