Full-Time Middle School Mathematics Teacher at Uncommon Schools Maple Shade, NJ

Healing Strides Counseling; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays and ~10 weeks of paid br

Extensive training and development

Retirement benefits available

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in New Jersey seeks a dedicated middle school math teacher to deliver CCSS-based instruction and foster a love of mathematics in urban settings. You’ll collaborate with families, participate in weekly PD, and benefit from extensive training and competitive benefits.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree; NJ certification is not required to start, but you must meet state eligibility requirements. 1–2 years in urban education preferred.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development.
• Interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years preferred).
• Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; NJ certification eligibility required (not prerequisite).

Responsibilities

• Partner with students’ families to ensure resources support learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model core values.
• Partner with grade level teams to develop academic goals and instructional strategies.

Skills

Social emotional development

Urban education impact

Mathematics

STEM related fields

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

You’ll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You’ll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You’ll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students.

Responsibilities

• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child's learning needs.
• You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
• You’ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or other related fields.
• 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).

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 $56,000.
• 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
• Retirement benefits available based on role eligibility
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)

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.