High School ELA Teacher Position Available In Burlington, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network ofhigh-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing anexceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantagedcommunities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark,and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completiongap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Ourstudents consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting ourdedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators ,offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development toensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard,do good, and make a lasting difference! Job Description UncommonHigh School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionateabout literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroomculture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Ourteachers become experts in their course content, and have a keensense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At theheart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading andstudent-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructionalstrategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion forliterature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. Atthe conclusion of each high school year students are more preparedfor the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, aswell as for a long term love of literacy. Responsibilities 1.Instruction You’ll teach from a robust literature curriculum sharedacross our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts,emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement(AP), SAT and collegiate level coursework. You’ll conduct a deepexploration of daily content in order to guide students to analyzebooks by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, F. ScottFitzgerald, William Shakespeare, and Yaa Gyasi; books that ignite apassion for literature, sharpen a critical eye for examining theworld, and deepen students’ intellectual identity. You’ll developstudents’ independent and collaborative reading, writing, anddiscussion skills. You’ll facilitate student-led discourse,teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, andto synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric. You’ll analyzestudent comprehension and writing regularly and determine how toadapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning.

You’ll partner with your department and your grade level team oncontent and instructional strategies that support your students andhelp all students succeed. 2. Data Analysis You’ll meet weekly withyour principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond totrends in student work samples and assessments. You’ll learn andimplement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learnersin your classroom. 3. School Culture You’ll build positiverelationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, andheard. You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriateresources 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 gradelevel team to develop academic goals and practice instructionalstrategies. Qualifications A demonstrated commitment to supportingstudents’ social emotional and academic development An enthusiasmfor collaborating with internal and external partners in the bestinterest of students A self-directed learner who solicits andimplements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

Required Experience:

A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experiencepreferred). Academic expertise in Humanities, English, SocialSciences, or other related fields of study. Prior to the start ofemployment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accreditedcollege or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisitefor consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but youdo need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (afinal undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduateson or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). Allinstructional staff are required to become certified in the stateof New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginningemployment. Additional Information Our people are what make usUncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensivebenefits that support the personal health, wellness, and financesof our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy valuesequity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation Compensation for this role is between $56,000 to$80,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors includingbut not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience,education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.

Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have astarting salary of $56,000. Benefits Generous paid time offinclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks(Spring, Winter, and Summer). Extensive, best-in-class training anddevelopment Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceplans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), andhealth saving accounts (HSA) Financial Planning New Jersey Pensionprogram Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical,disability, etc.) Mental health and counseling support wellnessbenefits •A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE . AtUncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environmenthelps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicatedto building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives andexperiences, reflective of the communities we servewith over 70% ofour staff identifying as people of color. Our organization valuesrespect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our schoolculture. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equalemployment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any typewithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any othercharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We alsoensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privilegesand benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonableaccommodations for the interview process and to perform core jobfunctions. If you would like to request an accommodation, pleaseemail recruitment@uncommonschools.org.