Uncommon Schools

High School Spanish Teacher

Newark, NJ, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$85kDetected 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.

You'll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening.
You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
You will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in conversation in Spanish.
You'll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and engagement goals for students.
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 partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Academic expertise in Spanish or other related fields of study.
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.
Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).

Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $85,000.
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 $60,000.

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)
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.
You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child'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.
Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
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.

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.