Elementary PE Teacher

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach varied content area curriculum.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students in and out of school.
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness.
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students embrace the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet grade-level content area standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including management of the afterschool sports program.
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs.
• Engage families in their children’s education.
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

Requirements

• Drive 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.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
• By the time 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 earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins.
• For teaching roles in New Jersey, 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.

Pay

Compensation for this role is between $72,000 to $115,000. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72,000.

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).
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.