Uncommon Schools
Teacher Assistant
Newark, NJ, United States
Sponsorship not specified$47k-$50kDetected 4 days ago
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About the role
- Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support;
- Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
Compensation
- Compensation for this role is between $47,000 to $50,000.
- Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional development, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
- Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- New Jersey Pension program
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
- A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- 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.
Company info
- At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.
Equal opportunity
- If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
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