Elementary Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon 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.Camden Prep currently manages four schools serving students
in grade K through 10 (growing to grade 12). We believe in strong
authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by
effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that
enables students to flourish academically and personally. Camden
Prep is consistently the highest performing of all district or
Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ. -Job DescriptionUncommon
Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every
student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a
culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We
have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of
respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each
student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to
and through college. -Responsibilities1. - - Instruction
- You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom
environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage
in academic discourse.
- You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics.
- You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy
skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and
comprehension.
- You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful
texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. -
- You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of
geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure
students understand climate change and how to take care of the
Earth. -
- You'll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates
analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on
cultural and civic awareness.2. - - 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.3. - - 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 children's learning
needs.
- You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions. -
- You'll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies,
class transitions, and after-school dismissal. -
- You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster
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 working with families 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 Elementary Education, 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. 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.Additional
InformationOur people are what makes us Uncommon. -We believe our
compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our
values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to enhance our ability to
attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. -Our staff
receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop
and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality
education to our students and families.Compensation for this
position: The starting compensation for this role based in Camden
-is between $55,000 -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:
- 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
benefitsUncommon 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
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Camden , Elementary Teacher, Education / Teaching , Camden, New Jersey
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