Elementary Teacher

Benefits

Qualifications

• •A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development
• •A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
• •A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
• •An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
• •Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• •Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16)
• •All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment
• •Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study
• •5 more items(s)

Responsibilities

• •Instruction
• •You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics
• •You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant
• •You'll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness
• •You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth
• •You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
• •You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse
• •Data Analysis
• •You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom
• •You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments
• •School Culture
• •You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children's learning needs
• •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
• •You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
• •You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions
• •You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement
• •14 more items(s)