Elementary school teacher teacherUncommon Schools • Naples, Florida, United States

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Elementary school teacher teacher

Uncommon Schools

Naples, Florida, United States

Naples, Florida, United States

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Elementary Teacher at Uncommon Schools summary: The Elementary Teacher at Uncommon Schools creates an engaging, culturally-responsive learning environment focusing on core subjects including math, reading, science, and social studies to prepare K-12 students for academic success. The role involves collaboration with school leadership to analyze student data, differentiate instruction, and foster a positive school culture through student and family engagement. Teachers receive ongoing professional development and are supported in obtaining necessary teaching certification while working in economically disadvantaged urban communities. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. We invest deeply in our educators , offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You’ll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness. Data Analysis School Culture You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their children’s learning needs. You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal. You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement. You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies. A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent. Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000. Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer). ~ Extensive, best-in-class training and development ~ Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA) ~ Financial Planning ~403(b) retirement savings program + employer match Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) 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 brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective 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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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. Elementary teacher, K-12 education, charter school, urban education, student engagement, curriculum development, professional development, culturally responsive teaching, student assessment, literacy education

Naples, Florida, United States

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