AP Capstone Teacher: College-Ready Research & Inquiry

Uncommon Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Training & development

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking an AP Capstone teacher to lead research-oriented instruction and foster a rigorous classroom culture. You will guide students through independent and collaborative projects, developing critical reading, writing, and discussion skills while adapting lessons for diverse learners.

The role includes weekly collaboration with colleagues, a week-long summer training, and compensation ranging from $72,000 to $115,000, reflecting tenure and education certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins.
• Minimum GPA of 2.75 by employment start date.
• Experience or demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students in urban communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach from a robust AP Capstone curriculum across high schools.
• Guide student-directed research projects and monitor progress.
• Develop reading, writing, and discussion skills through long assignments.
• Conduct one-on-one and small group conferences to critique work.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teams on instructional strategies.

Skills

Relentless drive

Urban youth education

Team player

Feedback adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking an AP Capstone teacher to lead research-oriented instruction and foster a rigorous classroom culture. You will guide students through independent and collaborative projects, developing critical reading, writing, and discussion skills while adapting lessons for diverse learners.

The role includes weekly collaboration with colleagues, a week-long summer training, and compensation ranging from $72,000 to $115,000, reflecting tenure and education certifications.