Uncommon Schools

K-12 Teacher - Elementary, Middle, High School Teacher

Newark, NJ, United States · Full-time

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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.

Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year
Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.
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.

Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins

Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
Valid State Certification and Master's degree are helpful but not required.

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.
Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year

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.
Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
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!
All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of our students.
Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community.
We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years.
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.