High School PE 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 Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passionfor an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instructionwhichincludes sports, team building exercises, and physical exerciseisculturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun. We have built acommunity that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates ourstudents’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is forstudents to love learning and living a healthy lifestyle from thevery start. Responsibilities 1. Instruction

• You’ll create a safeand interactive environment where students feel empowered to engagein physical activity.
• You’ll develop students’ physical fitnessthrough team building activities; independent exercises such asstretching, cardio, and calisthenics, and structured sports andgames.
• You’ll help students build healthy habits in mindset andphysical activity.
• You’ll teach an engaging and culturallyresponsive PE curriculum that meets the needs of various types oflearners in your class. 2. School Culture
• You’ll build positiverelationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, andheard.
• You’ll partner with students’ families to ensureappropriate resources are available to support their child’slearning needs.
• You’ll engage in practice-based professionaldevelopment, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You’llparticipate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community,model our core values, and encourage student achievement.

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:

• A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experiencepreferred).
• An expertise in middle school education, physicaleducation, sports science and management, kinesiology, physicalfitness, or participation in collegiate athletics.
• Prior to thestart of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from anaccredited college or university.

Teacher certification is not aprerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state ofNJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibilityrequirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduatedprior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to becomecertified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable periodafter beginning employment. Additional Information Our people arewhat make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness,and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensationphilosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining toptalent. Benefits 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.