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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, providing 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!

Exciting Opportunity: High School Digital Arts Teacher

As a High School Teacher , you will play a pivotal role in implementing and developing Uncommon’s curriculum while ensuring the success of our students. We are looking for passionate educators who are eager to collaborate and continuously improve our teaching methods. Specifically, we are seeking a Digital Arts teacher to lead basic, intermediate, and advanced digital art classes for our enthusiastic teenage students. This newly created position is a response to high student demand!

Your Responsibilities

• Instruction:
  • Teach all Digital Arts content.
  • Implement curricula and activities that meet academic standards.
  • Design and implement assessments to measure student progress.
  • Utilize assessment data to refine curriculum and instructional practices.
  • Collaborate on curriculum development and participate in school-wide functions.
  • Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
  • Ensure students master academic standards.
• School Culture and Daily Activities:
  • Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
  • Partner with families to provide resources that support student learning.
  • Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
  • Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• Dedication to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with partners in the best interest of students.
• Passion for Digital Arts with the ability to provide individual and small group instruction.
• A self-directed learner who seeks and implements feedback for improvement.
• Required Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years of combined experience in Digital Arts.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite, but you must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.

Why Join Us?

Our people are what make 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 $50,000 to $64,700 . Starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant teaching experience and education certifications.

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.
• Financial Planning: 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support, along with wellness benefits.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of 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 Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any kind. We ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process.

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