Uncommon Schools

Elementary Teacher

Rochester, NY, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$65kDetected 4 days ago

Data AnalysisMentoring

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.

You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.
You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
You'll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.
You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
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.

Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Data Analysis
School Culture
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
Required Experience:
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
Our people are what make us Uncommon.
Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Compensation
Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000.

Compensation for this role is between $50,000 to $64,700.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000.

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)
403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
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.
You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children's learning needs.
To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
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.

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.
Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start.
Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment.
We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college.
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.

If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.

This listing is sourced directly from Uncommon Schools's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.