High School Math Teacher (Immediate Start)

Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 53 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams.Job DescriptionHIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHER High School Math Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. We are seeking:Algebra I / Algebra II teachersGeometry teachersCalculus teachers SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESImplement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards;Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; andParticipate 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;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; andMinimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferredFor teaching roles in New York City, candidates who have not already earned their NY state teacher certification must have earned a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher.Valid State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.  Additional InformationUncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.  Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, 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 a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important 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.

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