Job Description

Join Our Mission at Uncommon Schools!

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to delivering an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. With locations 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 college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , showcasing our commitment to their success. We invest 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!

Your Role: 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 curriculum and instruction. Specifically, we are seeking a teacher for our Digital Arts program, where you will oversee basic, intermediate, and advanced digital art classes for our enthusiastic teenage students. This is a newly created position due to high student demand!

Key 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 grade-level activities.
• Provide consistent rewards and consequences for student behavior.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of 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 their child’s learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• Demonstrated dedication to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners for the benefit of students.
• Passion for Digital Arts with the ability to provide individual and small group instruction.
• Self-directed learner who actively seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• Required Experience:
• A minimum of 2 years of combined experience in Digital Arts.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required prior to employment. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite, but candidates must meet NY state certification eligibility requirements (final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 2.5). All instructional staff are required to become certified in NY within a reasonable period after starting employment.

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 while attracting and retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $50,000 to $64,700 . Starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely start at $50,000.

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.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning: 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• Paid leave of absence 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 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We 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.

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