Middle School Teacher - Starting at $57,000

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public

charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12

education in economically disadvantaged communities. 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. 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. Join us to work hard, do

good, and make a lasting difference!

Job

Description

Uncommon Middle School English

Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and

building an engaging classroom culture. Our teachers develop

subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional

changes middle schoolers experience. At the heart of all ELA

classes is an emphasis on writing and discourse designed to give

students the tools to be confident in the power of their own voice.

Teachers are trained in a variety of research-based instructional

strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for

literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency. By the

conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic

autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

You'll empower

students to be their fullest selves by teaching an inclusive,

culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for

all students.

You'll guide students to

analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess an author's

purpose, write in a variety of genres, and grapple with meaningful

questions in student-led discourse.

You'll create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with

students to speak and write in their authentic voice.

You’ll guide students to choose books of

interest independently, as they develop their own passions and

interests as readers.

2. Data Analysis

You'll meet weekly

with your principal and / or instructional coach to analyze and

respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.

You'll learn and implement strategies to

differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

You’ll build positive

relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and

heard.

You’ll partner with students’ families

to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their

child's learning needs.

You'll engage in

practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching

sessions.

You'll participate in weekly,

school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values,

and encourage student achievement.

You'll

partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and

practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications

A demonstrated

commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic

development

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

Required Experience :

demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools

and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).

Academic expertise in Humanities, English,

Social Sciences, 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

and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time

• employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired;

however, if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification

tests to meet the MA state requirements.

All

Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an appropriate MA

educator’s license or pass required the MTEL(s) including the

Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific MTEL, and the

MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement within first

year of employment. All core academic teachers

English learners are required to earn the SEI endorsement. Any

teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year from date of

assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI

endorsement.

Additional Information

Our people

are what make us Uncommon.  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.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is

between $57,000 to $89,000.

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

$57,000.

Benefits

Generous paid time

off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid

breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).

Extensive, best-in-class training and development

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision

insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care

(DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)

Financial Planning

Pension through Mass.

Teachers Retirement System

403(b) retirement

savings program

Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability,

etc.)

Mental health and counseling support +

wellness benefits

detailed list of all benefits is located HERE

At

Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment

helps our students, staff, and community thrive. 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. Our organization

values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our

school culture.

As an equal opportunity

employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all

employees and applicants for employment and prohibits

discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,

color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,

genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by

federal, state or local laws. 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. If you would

like to request an accommodation, please email

recruitment@uncommonschools.org.