Elementary PE Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking PE teachers to implement and develop its curriculum and contribute to student success. You will focus on improving curriculum and instruction while engaging urban students to achieve greatness.

The role emphasizes collaboration in curriculum development, assessment-driven instruction, and active family engagement, with entry salary range reflecting market norms. A strong alignment with Uncommon's beliefs is essential.

Qualifications

• Drive to improve minds and lives of students in and out of classroom.
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom.
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Two years teaching experience in urban public or charter setting preferred.
• State certification helpful but not required; alignment with Uncommon's beliefs essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach varied content area curriculum.
• Improve curriculum and instruction through data and feedback.
• Foster a positive, structured learning environment aligned with core values.
• Implement curricula to meet grade-level standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and instruction.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and school activities.
• Support afterschool sports program and school events.
• Engage families in children's education.
• Participate in staff orientation and ongoing meetings.

Skills

Student outcomes

Team player

Self-motivation

Urban education experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

PE Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks PE teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach varied content area curriculum.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students in & out of school.
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students embrace the school's core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet grade level content area standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including management of the afterschool sports program.
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs.
• Engage families in their children's education.
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Qualifications

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• Proven track‑record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
• Evidence of self‑motivation and willingness to be a team player;
• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred; and
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016).
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non‑negotiable.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. 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.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $72,000 to $115,000.

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 $72,000.

Benefits

• 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
  • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].