High School ELA Teacher
Location: Gibbsboro
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description 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. Our
students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our
dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators ,
offering 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! Job Description Uncommon
High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate
about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom
culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Our
teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen
sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the
heart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading and
student-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional
strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for
literature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. At
the conclusion of each high school year students are more prepared
for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, as
well as for a long term love of literacy. Responsibilities 1.
Instruction You'll teach from a robust literature curriculum shared
across our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts,
emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement
(AP), SAT and collegiate level coursework. You'll conduct a deep
exploration of daily content in order to guide students to analyze
books by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, F. Scott
Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare, and Yaa Gyasi; books that ignite a
passion for literature, sharpen a critical eye for examining the
world, and deepen students’ intellectual identity. You’ll develop
students’ independent and collaborative reading, writing, and
discussion skills. You'll facilitate student-led discourse,
teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, and
to synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric. You’ll analyze
student comprehension and writing regularly and determine how to
adapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning.
You’ll partner with your department and your grade level team on
content and instructional strategies that support your students and
help all students succeed. 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 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. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite
for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you
do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a
final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates
on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All
instructional staff are required to become certified in the state
of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning
employment. Additional Information Our people are what make us
Uncommon. 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.
Compensation Compensation for this role is between $56,000 to
$80,000. 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 $56,000. Benefits 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 New Jersey Pension
program Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical,
disability, etc.) Mental health and counseling support wellness
benefits *A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE . 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 servewith 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. If you would like to request an accommodation, please
email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
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