High School Math Teacher - SY1920
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 teachers
- Geometry teachers
- Calculus teachers
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIGH SCHOOL MATH TEACHERS
- High School Math Teachers will implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards;
- High School Math Teachers will design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
- High School Math Teachers will use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
- High School Math Teachers will participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions to build staff culture;
- High School Math Teachers will provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to build student culture;
- High School Math Teachers will develop and maintain positive, strong classroom culture
- High School Math Teachers will hone instructional practices and be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;
- High School Math Teachers will communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and
- High School Math Teachers will participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and professional development to improve instruction and culture practices
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; and
- Minimum of two years teaching/education experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred.
- By the time that 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 also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. For teaching roles in New Jersey, the 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.
COMPENSATION
We offer a generous compensation package. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop computer, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.
The foregoing information is requested for mandatory government reporting purposes only. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.