Uncommon Schools

ESL Teacher

Camden, NJ, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$56k-$80kDetected 5 days ago

Mentoring

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.

Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic and language acquisition standards aligned to the WIDA English language development standards
Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
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.

By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University.
For teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1, 2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1, 2016).
Valid NJ English as a Second Language State Certification is required

Bachelor's degree is required
Master's degree is preferred
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred

Compensation for this role is between $56,000 to $80,000.
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 $56,000.

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.
Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students
Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct
Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Engage families in their children's education
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
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.