High School ELA Teacher — Ignite College-Ready Readers

Uncommon Schools; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Wellness program

Mental health support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is seeking a high school English Language Arts teacher to deliver an engaging, college-prep literature program in Camden, NJ. You will guide students through reading, writing, and discussion with evidence-based analyses and a focus on equity and access for all learners.

You will participate in weekly coaching, professional development, and a collaborative culture that values student relationships, strong classroom culture, and ongoing growth as an educator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; NJ certification not prerequisite but eligibility required.
• All instructional staff must become certified in New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
• GPA criteria: 3.0 for grads on/after 9/1/16, or 2.75 for grads before 9/1/16.

Responsibilities

• Teach from a robust literature curriculum with inclusive texts and AP/SAT readiness.
• Guide students to analyze literature and develop evidence-based arguments.
• Develop reading, writing, and discussion skills through student-led discourse.
• Differentiate instruction and adapt lessons based on student work and assessments.
• Collaborate with department and grade-level teams to support student success.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Feedback-driven improvement

Urban teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

GPA requirements (3.0+ or 2.75+ depending on year)

NJ certification after start

Job description

Uncommon Schools is seeking a high school English Language Arts teacher to deliver an engaging, college-prep literature program in Camden, NJ. You will guide students through reading, writing, and discussion with evidence-based analyses and a focus on equity and access for all learners.

You will participate in weekly coaching, professional development, and a collaborative culture that values student relationships, strong classroom culture, and ongoing growth as an educator.