Elementary Teacher: Ignite Curious Minds, Data-Driven Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Retirement plan (403b)

Job summary

Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment.

We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and uses feedback to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach and build an engaging classroom environment fostering mastery and academic discourse.
• Teach basic principles of mathematics and reading/writing to build literacy.
• Deliver ELA, Science, and Social Studies curricula focusing on relevant, diverse texts and topics.
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze student work trends and differentiate instruction.
• Support school culture through relationships, family engagement, and participation in weekly meetings.

Skills

Commitment to students' development

Family engagement

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment.

We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college.