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Middle School ELA Teacher (Troy)

Employer
Uncommon Schools Inc.
Location
Troy, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

POSITION

Middle school teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks middle school teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:



  • English Language Arts (ELA) - Reading & Writing


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA TEACHER


  • ELA Teachers implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;


  • ELA Teachers design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;


  • ELA Teachers use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;


  • ELA Teachers participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;


  • ELA Teachers provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;


  • ELA Teachers are accountable for students' mastery of academic standards;


  • ELA Teachers communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues;


  • ELA Teachers participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training;


QUALIFICATIONS


  • Our middle school teachers strive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;


  • Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;


  • Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects; (especially core subjects of English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science and History)


  • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;


  • Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred; and


  • Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.


  • By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. 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 State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

COMPENSATION

We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

The foregoing information is requested for mandatory government reporting purposes only. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Please note that your application will not be saved until you click "submit" at the end of the application question set. Unfortunately, you will not be able to save your resume or answers as you go along. Please take this into consideration. You are welcome to open the application, copy and paste the questions into a Word Document, and then copy and paste your answers into our application once they are complete. Additionally, if you leave your application before beginning the question set, you will need to upload your resume again in order to move forward with the process upon returning. Thanks in advance for the time you are taking to apply to Uncommon Schools.

Company

Uncommon Schools starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college.

At Uncommon Schools, our classrooms are named after colleges because that’s where our students are headed. We are a nonprofit network of public charter schools in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our 54 college prep schools consistently rank among the highest-performing in their home states for three reasons:

  • We know all students have what it takes to go to college. We are fiercely committed to cultivating the intellectual curiosity and grit that will spur their success in the classroom and in their communities.
  • We create and constantly fine-tune our systems to help teachers teach and students learn.
  • We know that without great teachers and leaders, nothing else matters. We also know there’s no limit to learning. That’s why people development is at our core. 
Company info
Telephone
9293034354
Location
826 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York
New York
10003
US

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