Apprentice Teacher - Uncommon Schools
About the role
The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher.
Responsibilities
- Teach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other teachers;
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school;
- Potentially teach one class or small groups of students;
- Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year;
- Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school;
- Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support;
- Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;
- Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction;
- Teach or help coordinate an Enrichment class;
- Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities;
- Perform all duties expected of classroom teachers, including but not limited to:
- Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips;
- Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of students;
- Helping to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon;
- Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool;
- Being accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues;
- Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
Qualifications
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
- Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt;
- Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills;
- Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment;
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;
- Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
Qualifications
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
- Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt;
- Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills;
- Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment;
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;
- Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree is required. A background in education is not required, though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.
Additional Information
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracts & retains top talent.
Compensation: $45,000
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
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.