Impactful Urban Middle School Science Teacher

Uncommon Schools; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Health insurance + HSA

Paid parental leave

Wellness support

Job summary

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks a Middle School Science teacher to deliver an NGSS-aligned, interdisciplinary science program. You’ll lead lively labs, foster student discourse, and connect science to real-world issues in urban classrooms.

You’ll collaborate with grade-level teams, analyze student work, and participate in weekly coaching and professional development. A bachelor’s degree is required; NJ certification eligibility is noted; strong commitment to social-emotional learning is

Qualifications

• Commitment to social-emotional and academic growth of students.
• Willingness to collaborate with families and partners.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and uses feedback.

Responsibilities

• Teach NGSS-aligned interdisciplinary science.
• Develop student questioning and lab data analysis skills.
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to review trends.
• Cultivate school culture and family partnerships.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Collaboration with internal/external

Feedback

Urban education interest

STEM content knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

NJ teacher certification eligibility requirements

Job description

Uncommon Schools in Newark, NJ seeks a Middle School Science teacher to deliver an NGSS-aligned, interdisciplinary science program. You’ll lead lively labs, foster student discourse, and connect science to real-world issues in urban classrooms.

You’ll collaborate with grade-level teams, analyze student work, and participate in weekly coaching and professional development. A bachelor’s degree is required; NJ certification eligibility is noted; strong commitment to social-emotional learning is