Middle School Teacher - Starting at $57,000
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Randolph
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52
schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in grades 5
through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships between
teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an
engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish
academically and personally. Roxbury Prep students have an
impressive 98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned 1.3
million dollars in scholarships last year. Job Description Uncommon
Middle School History teachers work in grade level teams and
departments to push students towards being self-guided learners.
Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the
socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History
classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into
global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical
writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional
strategies to make history come alive At 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 facilitate student-led discourse of historical
topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions,
engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll
guide students to understand the author's claim and the power of
sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,
corroboration, inquiry, and historiography through primary and
secondary source analysis. You'll teach an in-house curriculum that
prioritizes the diverse histories of Indigenous peoples, African
Americans, women, ancient cultures, and the impact all of these
groups have had on the development of the United States. You'll
build an inclusive and safe environment where students are
empowered to use their voices to express evidence-based opinions
and perspectives. 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 commitment to the
mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being
an anti-racist organization 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: A 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. Additional Information Our people are what makes us
Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits
should reflect our values---equity, transparency, and clarity---to
enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their
expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and
support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide
a high-quality education to our students and families. Compensation
for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in
Boston is between $57,00 to $89,000. The starting pay will depend
on various factors that may include but are not limited to
professional experience, education, training, certifications,
tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because we value
staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location
other than Boston. Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and
competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness,
and finances of our staff and their families. Uncommon believes in
the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are
committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse
backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to
ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful
dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and
students. 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 recruitmentuncommonschools.org.
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