High School AP Capstone Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training & development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Paid leave

Job summary

Uncommon New York City Charter Schools is seeking an AP Capstone teacher who is passionate about research and helping students achieve college readiness. You will lead student-directed research projects, guide inquiry, and foster skills in reading, writing, and discussion.

You will participate in a College Board summer training, collaborate with colleagues, and support students and families to ensure strong learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relentless drive to improve minds and lives of students
• Commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Alignment with Uncommon’s educational philosophy
• Mastery and enthusiasm for relevant subjects
• Strong teamwork and personal responsibility
• Willingness to implement feedback from school leaders
• Experience in urban schools preferred

Responsibilities

• Teach from a robust AP Capstone curriculum shared across high schools
• Facilitate student-led research projects and guide progress with targeted questions
• Develop reading, writing, and discussion skills through long-term assignments
• Conduct one-on-one and small group conferences to critique and revise work
• Adapt lessons based on student progress to maximize learning
• Collaborate with department and grade teams on instructional strategies
• Attend College Board summer training for AP Capstone courses
• Meet weekly with principal or instructional coach to analyze student work
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners
• Build positive relationships with students and families
• Engage in professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community
• Develop academic goals with grade-level teams

Skills

Relentless drive

Strong collaboration

Student motivation

Writing & reading instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

GPA 2.75+

State teaching certification helpful

Job description

Job Description

Uncommon High School AP Capstone teachers are passionate about research and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students gain the skills they need for college. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of our AP Capstone classes is an emphasis on skill-building, communication and collaboration. Teachers facilitate student-directed research projects, building confidence in students to take on increasingly complex projects. At the conclusion of the AP Capstone program at Uncommon students will have planned, conducted, and presented their own research leaving them more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• You'll teach from a robust curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes topical issues, teaches students how to collaborate with others, and engages students in the research process.


• You’ll facilitate student-led research projects in AP Capstone courses by consistently reviewing student progress and using questions to steer projects in an appropriate direction.


• You’ll develop students’ independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills through several long term individual and group assignments.


• You'll prepare for and conduct one-on-one and small group conferences, teaching students how to critique and revise their own work.


• You’ll stay current on student progress and comprehension, regularly writing and adapting lessons to maximize student learning.


• You’ll partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed.


• You’ll attend a week long summer training required and led by the College Board for the AP Capstone courses you teach.

2. Data Analysis

• You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.


• You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

• You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.


• 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:

Qualifications

• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school


• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness


• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must


• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects


• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility


• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.


• A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins

Additional qualifications for experienced teachers:

Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required.

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.

Our Approach to AI and Your Application

At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.

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 SY 26-27 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].