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Join Our Mission at Uncommon Schools!

Company Description

At Uncommon Schools , we are more than just a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools; we are a community dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for students in economically disadvantaged areas. With schools in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are on a mission to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for a bright future. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, a testament to our commitment to their success. We believe in investing deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Your Role: High School Science Teacher

As a High School Science Teacher , you will play a pivotal role in preparing students to critically engage with the world of science. You’ll foster self-directed learners through inquiry-based learning, emphasizing student discourse and scientific practices. Your mission? To ignite a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in every student, empowering them to excel in any STEM discipline they choose.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• Teach a dynamic curriculum covering Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Environmental Sciences, preparing students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate-level coursework.
• Develop students' skills in questioning, modeling, constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and conducting interactive labs.
• Create a classroom environment where students feel confident to engage in scientific discourse.
• Facilitate student-led discussions, encouraging them to use evidence to make sophisticated claims and critique arguments.
• Guide students through inquiry-based projects and lab performance tasks.
• Collaborate with the Science department to set academic and engagement goals for students.

2. Data Analysis

• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and assessments.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

3. School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students, ensuring they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with families to provide the necessary resources for their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model our core values.
• Collaborate with your grade-level team to develop academic goals and instructional strategies.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social-emotional and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaboration with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• A self-directed learner who actively seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• Required Experience:
  • 1-2 years of experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities preferred.
  • Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the start of employment.
  • While certification is not required for hiring, passing state teacher certification tests is necessary to meet MA state requirements.
  • All Commonwealth charter teachers must have an appropriate MA educator’s license or pass required MTELs within the first year of employment.

Why Join Us?

Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity and fairness, aiming to attract and retain top talent.

Compensation

The salary for this role ranges from $57,000 to $89,000 , determined by factors such as relevant teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely start at $57,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Financial planning options, including a pension through the Mass. Teachers Retirement System and a 403(b) retirement savings program.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

*A detailed list of all benefits is available upon request.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve, with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We 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.

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