Middle School ELA Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon 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.Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in
grades 5 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. Roxbury Prep students have
an impressive - 98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned
1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.Job
DescriptionUncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA)
teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging
classroom culture. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a
keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers
experience. At the heart of all ELA classes is an emphasis on
writing and discourse designed to give students the tools to be
confident in the power of their own voice. Teachers are trained in
a variety of research-based instructional strategies to prioritize
discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading
comprehension, and promote agency. By the conclusion of eighth
grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college
preparatory focus of our high schools.Responsibilities1. - -
Instruction
- You'll empower students to be their fullest selves by teaching
an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable
outcomes for all students.
- You'll guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative
texts, assess an author's purpose, write in a variety of genres,
and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse.
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- You'll create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with
students to speak and write in their authentic voice.
- You'll guide students to choose books of interest
independently, as they develop their own passions and interests as
readers.2. - - Data Analysis
- You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional
coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and
assessments.
- You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate
instruction for all learners in your classroom.3. - - School
Culture
- You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure
they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate
resources are available to support their child's learning
needs.
- You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate
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.Qualifications
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment
in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social
emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external
partners in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to
improve outcomes and achieve objectives
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban
schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in 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 and have earned a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You
do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will
need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state
requirements.
- All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an
appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s)
including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific
MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement
within first year of employment. All core academic teachers*
assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI
endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year
from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI
endorsement. -Additional InformationOur 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
Boston -is between $57,00 -to $86,000. -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 one of
the things that we value is staff tenure in a role, we do not
currently cap salary ranges. -Please note: ranges may differ for
staff who work from a location other than Boston.Benefits: -We
offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, -
benefits and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and
finances of our staff and their families.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Financial Planning & Wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension
plan -
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Program - & 529 Savings
plan
- Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
- Leave of Absence
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
- Mental Health and Counseling support
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Perks and DiscountsUncommon 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, 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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please
email .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Cranston , Middle School ELA Teacher, Education / Teaching , Boston, Rhode Island
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