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General Education Teacher - High School

Uncommon Schools

Jersey City, NJ

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Administrative Skills, Behavioral Intervention, Calendar Management, Coaching, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Employee Retention, English Language, Leadership, Mentoring, Music Education, Operational Support, Philosophy, Primary School, Record Keeping, Secondary School, Set Goals, Social Sciences, Spanish Language, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching
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Jersey City, NJ
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Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child’s individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher. You’ll teach both Music and Spanish to three Pre-K cohorts using a rotating instructional schedule. You’ll design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to general education thematic units. You’ll collaborate with school leadership to create and maintain a performance calendar that highlights student learning and growth. Data Analysis You’ll implement Uncommon’s instructional model and collaborate with the instructional coach and Director to ensure students meet academic and performance goals. You’ll use multiple data sources, including assessments and classroom quality observations, to make day-to-day instructional decisions (reflective). You’ll provide early learning experiences that foster positive feelings about school, teachers, and the broader community (nurturing). You’ll support student development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic domains (balanced). You’ll model and support expressive and receptive language development throughout the school day. You’ll support administrative and operational tasks, including document creation, office support, and responding to student send-outs. You’ll assist with behavior interventions, student supervision, and accurate record-keeping to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment. School Culture You’ll provide classroom coverage as needed to ensure continuity of instruction and supervision. You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching. You’ll support daily school operations including morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, transitions, and after-school dismissal. You’ll participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community, model core values, and support student achievement. You’ll collaborate with teaching partners and grade-level teams to set academic goals and strengthen instructional practice. A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development 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). We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $56,000.  Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).  Extensive, best-in-class training and development Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA) Financial Planning New Jersey Pension program Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture. 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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