AP Capstone Teacher for Urban High School

Uncommon Schools; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks AP Capstone teachers dedicated to building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture that helps students gain essential college-ready skills. You will guide student-led research, facilitate reading, writing, and collaboration, and participate in weekly meetings to drive student achievement.

We value educators who mentor, coach, and continually improve through feedback, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, equity, and serving urban communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; GPA 2.75+ by start of employment.
• Urban public or charter school experience preferred for experienced teachers.
• Strong candidates show passion for working with K-12 students in urban communities.
• Willingness to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach from a robust AP Capstone curriculum and guide student-led research projects.
• Facilitate reading, writing, and discussion skills through long-term assignments.
• Conduct conferences with students, review progress, and adapt lessons to maximize learning.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teams to meet academic goals.

Skills

Relentless drive

Urban youth commitment

Team player

Self-motivation

Feedback-oriented

Passion for K-12 urban education

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 2.75+

State teaching certification helpful

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks AP Capstone teachers dedicated to building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture that helps students gain essential college-ready skills. You will guide student-led research, facilitate reading, writing, and collaboration, and participate in weekly meetings to drive student achievement.

We value educators who mentor, coach, and continually improve through feedback, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, equity, and serving urban communities.