College-Prep High School ELA Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extensive professional development

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Parental, medical, disability leave

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Uncommon Schools seeks an English Language Arts teacher for its high schools, focusing on literature-rich instruction that prepares students for college and beyond. You will implement an inclusive, rigorous curriculum and foster student-led discourse to develop critical thinking and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to closing achievement gaps in urban communities.

Qualifications

• Commitment to students' social-emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach from a literature-focused curriculum across high schools with inclusive texts.
• Guide students to analyze books by authors like Baldwin, Morrison, Fitzgerald, Shakespeare, Gyasi.
• Develop independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills.
• Facilitate student-led discourse using evidence to support claims.
• Analyze student work and adapt lessons to maximize learning.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teams on instructional strategies.

Skills

Reading instruction

Literature analysis

Differentiated instruction

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Schools seeks an English Language Arts teacher for its high schools, focusing on literature-rich instruction that prepares students for college and beyond. You will implement an inclusive, rigorous curriculum and foster student-led discourse to develop critical thinking and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to closing achievement gaps in urban communities.