High School Math Teacher Position Available In Camden, 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 Math teachers work in grade teams and content teams topush students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachersbecome experts in their course content, and have a keen sense ofhow to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart ofall math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math teachers use avariety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awarenessof how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. Atthe conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academicautonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities 1.Instruction

• You’ll use a Math curriculum to teach content thatmay include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares studentsfor Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• You’ll support students as they solve problems and thinkcritically.
• You’ll use your love of mathematics to fosterconfidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students
• You’ll cultivate the ability to construct and justify viablearguments using reasoning, math vocabulary, tools, and postulates
• You’ll use your passion for mathematics to build a community ofself-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, andengaged.
• You’ll work with the Math department to determineacademic and engagement goals for students. 2. Data Analysis
• You’ll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coachto analyze and respond to trends in student work samples andassessments.
• You’ll learn and implement strategies todifferentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. 3.School Culture
• You’ll build positive relationships with studentsto ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• You’ll partner withstudents’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available tosupport their child’s learning needs.
• You’ll engage inpractice-based professional development, mentorship, and coachingsessions.
• You’ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings tocultivate community, model our core values, and encourage studentachievement.
• You’ll partner with your grade level team to developacademic goals and practice instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm forcollaborating 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:

• Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science,Technology, Engineering, or other related fields.
• A demonstratedinterest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools andcommunities (1-2 years experience preferred).
• Prior to the startof employment, 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 trainingand development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and visioninsurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care(DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• New Jersey Pension program
• Paid leave of absence options(parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health andcounseling support wellness benefits
• A detailed list of allbenefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportiveand welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and communitythrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a widerange of perspectives and experiences, reflective of thecommunities we servewith over 70% of our staff identifying aspeople of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogueon important topics that shape our school culture. As an equalopportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure thatindividuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefitsassociated 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.