Elementary Teacher — Empower Urban Classrooms & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan incl. 403(b) + match

Professional development

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools committed to closing the college completion gap and providing an exceptional K-12 education in urban communities.

We recruit and develop educators who foster a love of learning, equity, and strong academic foundations in students, with comprehensive support, weekly coaching, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social-emotional and academic development of urban K-12 students.
• Willingness to engage with families in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and create an engaging classroom environment that supports mastery.
• Teach basic mathematics and literacy skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners’ needs.
• Engage in data review with principal/coach to respond to trends in student work.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiation

Family engagement

Literacy instruction

Math instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools committed to closing the college completion gap and providing an exceptional K-12 education in urban communities.

We recruit and develop educators who foster a love of learning, equity, and strong academic foundations in students, with comprehensive support, weekly coaching, and ongoing professional development.