Elementary Pe Teacher (23-24)

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 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. 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.

Uncommon Schools in Brooklyn currently manages twenty four schools 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. Our students in Brooklyn have an impressive 99% college acceptance rate.

PE Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks PE teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students embrace the school’s core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students in & out of school.
• Plan and teach varied content area curriculum.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Engage families in their children’s education.
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including management of the afterschool sports program.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet grade level content area standards.
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings.
• Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
• Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
• 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.
• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom;
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player;

Additional Information

Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in New York City is between $64,000 to $96,900. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than New York City.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

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.