Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college.
Locations (5)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Camden, New Jersey, United States
New York City, New York, United States
Newark, New Jersey, United States
Rochester, New York, United States
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $72,000 to $115,000. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $72,000.
Responsibilities
Teach from a robust literature curriculum that prioritizes inclusive texts and emphasizes diversity
Facilitate student-led discourse, helping students use evidence to make sophisticated claims
Meet weekly with principal and instructional coach to respond to trends in student work and assessments
Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard
Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community and model values
Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Nice to have: 1-2 years experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools