Elementary Teacher: Inspire Learning in Urban Classrooms

North Star Academy Charter School; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health insurance (HSA, FSA, DCFSA)

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Wellness benefits

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Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ is seeking an elementary teacher who is committed to social-emotional and academic growth in urban schools. You’ll co-teach and deliver math, reading, writing, science, and social studies in a culturally responsive, engaging classroom that honors each student’s background and potential.

You’ll meet weekly with your principal or instructional coach to analyze progress, differentiate instruction, and strengthen classroom culture.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• Required Experience: A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
• Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

• You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.
• You’ll teach the basic principles of mathematics.
• You’ll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• You’ll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant.
• You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth.
• You’ll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Family engagement

Feedback-driven learner

Self-directed learner

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ is seeking an elementary teacher who is committed to social-emotional and academic growth in urban schools. You’ll co-teach and deliver math, reading, writing, science, and social studies in a culturally responsive, engaging classroom that honors each student’s background and potential.

You’ll meet weekly with your principal or instructional coach to analyze progress, differentiate instruction, and strengthen classroom culture.