Urban Middle School ELA Teacher: Impact & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Training and development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools focused on closing the college completion gap in urban communities. We seek an English Language Arts teacher for middle school who develops literacy, writing, and discourse through a rigorous, literature-rich program.

You will work with students to analyze texts, foster inclusive discussion, and support social-emotional growth in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to social-emotional and academic development of students.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• Experience or interest in urban K-12 environments (1–2 years preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet NJ certification eligibility; certification within a reasonable period.

Responsibilities

• Teach an inclusive, culturally responsive ELA curriculum and promote equitable outcomes for all students.
• Guide students to analyze texts, write across genres, and engage in student-led discourse.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages authentic voice and book selection.
• Collaborate with families and the grade-level team to set academic goals and monitor progress.

Skills

Urban education

Collaboration

Self-directed learner

Feedback-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ certification eligibility

Job description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools focused on closing the college completion gap in urban communities. We seek an English Language Arts teacher for middle school who develops literacy, writing, and discourse through a rigorous, literature-rich program.

You will work with students to analyze texts, foster inclusive discussion, and support social-emotional growth in a collaborative, data-driven environment.