High School Math Teacher (SY 22-23)
Company: Uncommon Schools North Star Academy
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Description Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 55
schools serving more than 21,000 students in six cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. We are proud
that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at
five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
North Star Academy currently manages fourteen schools in Newark, NJ
serving students in grades K through 12. We believe in strong
authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by
effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that
enables students to flourish academically and personally. North
Star Academy is NJ's #1 highest performing public charter school
and has served Newark families for over 20 years. Job Description
Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade teams and content
teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our
teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen
sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the
heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math
teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate
student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and
solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are
prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.
Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll use a Math curriculum to
teach content that may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and
prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level
coursework.
You'll support students as they solve problems and think
critically.
You'll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and
meaningful engagement with the subject for students.
You'll cultivate the ability to construct and justify viable
arguments using reasoning, math vocabulary, tools, and
postulates.
You'll use your passion for mathematics to build a community of
self-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, and
engaged.
You'll work with the Math department to determine academic and
engagement goals for students. 2. Data Analysis You'll meet weekly
with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and
respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction
for all learners in your classroom. 3. School Culture Youll build
positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen,
loved, and heard.
Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate
resources are available to support their child's learning
needs.
You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions.
You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate
community, model our core values, and encourage student
achievement.
You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals
and practice instructional strategies. Qualifications A commitment
to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for
being an anti-racist organization
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students social emotional
and academic development
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners
in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to
improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience:
Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology,
Engineering, or other related fields.
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools
and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree
from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is
not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the
state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification
eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate
cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if
you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are
required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a
reasonable period after beginning employment. Additional
Information Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with
experience and a comprehensive benefits package. All staff members
receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a
laptop computer and all necessary supplies. 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, we hire without
consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin,
age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or
disability. 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.by Jobble
Keywords: Uncommon Schools North Star Academy, Newark , High School Math Teacher (SY 22-23), Education / Teaching , Newark, New Jersey
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