Middle School Science Teacher

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

Job summary

Join a nonprofit network dedicated to providing exceptional K-12 education in underserved communities. As a Middle School Science teacher, you will inspire students with a love for science through inquiry-based learning and hands-on experiences. Your role will involve teaching a comprehensive curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to professional development and collaboration, you'll help shape the future of students, preparing them for academic success and beyond. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Experience in impacting K-12 students in urban schools (1-2 years preferred).
• Commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.

Responsibilities

• Teach an NGSS-aligned curriculum in science covering key areas.
• Foster confidence and engagement with science through inquiry-based learning.
• Collaborate with your team to develop academic goals and instructional strategies.

Skills

Science Instruction

Data Analysis

Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Social-Emotional Learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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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. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction
2. Teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum covering key areas such as Climate and Earth’s systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations, electricity and magnetism, and molecular and ecological systems.
3. Develop students’ skills in questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and conducting interactive labs.
4. Foster confidence and engagement with science, leveraging your passion for the subject.
5. Cultivate awareness of the interconnectedness of scientific fields and their relation to local and global communities.
6. Data Analysis
7. Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work and assessments.
8. Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners.
9. School Culture
10. Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
11. Partner with families to support student learning needs.
12. Engage in professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
13. Participate in weekly school meetings to foster community and uphold core values.
14. Collaborate with your team to develop academic goals and instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with partners in students' best interests.
• Self-directed learner who seeks and applies feedback.
• Experience in impacting K-12 students in urban schools (1-2 years preferred).
• Expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; NJ certification is not required initially but must be pursued post-employment, with GPA requirements as specified.

Additional Information

We offer competitive pay ($56,000 to $80,000), comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion. Our benefits include paid time off, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, pension, mental health support, and more. We value equity, fairness, and top talent, with over 70% of staff identifying as people of color. We are an equal opportunity employer and accommodate individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].