Uncommon Schools

Job Description Uncommon Middle School History teachers work in grade level teams and departments to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle school students experience. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. Teachers also use engaging instructional strategies to make history come alive! At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll facilitate student-led discourse of historical topics, where students grapple with open-ended guiding questions, engage in peer-to-peer debate, and synthesize arguments. You'll guide students to understand the author's claim and the power of sourcing while developing the skills of argumentation,...

Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While we are still confirming hiring needs for the upcoming school year, we welcome your application so you can express your interest in this role and so we can begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers, and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support...

Job Description The College Access & Success Coordinator is responsible for excellent educational programming that achieves the Uncommon mission of preparing its students for success at competitive four-year colleges and universities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) General Administrative Duties - Performs general administrative duties such as answering phones, ordering office supplies, and facilitating mailings and electronic submission of school documents to colleges. College Visit Coordination- Coordinates and schedules college admissions officer visits to school during the fall semester. Manages and tracks student requests to attend college visits. Data Management - Manages the collection and input of student data including standardized test scores, contact information for partner colleges & universities, event RSVP and attendance, etc. Financial Management - Manages expense reporting and reimbursement requests for...

Job Description The Academy Leader will serve as a member of the High School Leadership Team and assist the Principal in managing student culture and teacher development. The Academy Leader will partner on many school leadership initiatives with the school's Associate Director of Operations (ADOO). The Academy Leader's job responsibilities include the following: Student Culture Organize and lead new student induction and new family orientationPlan and lead Freshman Forum, weekly, as delegated by PrincipalPlan and teach a portion of the 9th grade College Readiness classPlan and support facilitation of student forums and community meetingsFacilitate family conversations and meetings, and action plan interventions for students when escalated by Dean of Students People Management Manage the Student TalentManager who plays a key role in ensuring students are engaged with opportunities to find and pursue their passions through projects, internships, summer programs, and...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students (DOS) partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support...

Job Description High School Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas: Visual Arts: We are seeking a high school Visual Arts Teacher to lead basic, intermediate, and advanced art courses for teenage students. This role will oversee instruction across multiple fine art disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media, with opportunities for students to develop a cohesive portfolio of work over time. Courses will balance technical skill-building, creative expression, and critical analysis, while integrating art history, contemporary art practices, and visual literacy. Responsibilities Instruction : You'll teach...

Job Description Provide direct services to the school community including: Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students' return to classrooms for learning and to build students' ability to meet the school's high expectations Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated) Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students. Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities. Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team Strengthen and support parent and family involvement Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators Engage and partner with community agencies and resources Help students and their families with learning, behavior,...

Job Description Uncommon High School Spanish teachers work in grade level and content teams to develop students who are global citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to create an environment where students feel safe expressing themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities: 1. Instruction You'll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and audio authentic sources. You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign language skills--reading,...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, Special Projects Coordinators (SPCs) execute key logistics and provide operational support that enable students and teachers alike to flourish. The SPC is the executor of various school systems including assessments, facilities, student food service, staff & student technology, and event planning. The SPC reports to the school's Director of Operations (DOO). As the Special Projects Coordinator , you will own the execution of the following workstreams: Family and student events, such as Report Card Conferences Internal quarterly assessments and state assessments, ensuring that all state testing compliance and state-specific regulations are followed Student food systems, coordinating the dispersal of all meals and partnership with food vendors Student and staff technology School visual décor and aesthetics, celebrating students and creating a welcoming environment Transportation systems Extra-curricular activities, enrichment...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction-it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' operations leaders work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to build an academic and cultural environment that supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree. The Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) is a member of the High School Leadership Team who leads the day-to-day operations of the school and reports directly to the High School Director of Operations. The ADOO will partner on many school leadership initiatives with the school's Academy Leader. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Music Teacher to join our faculty. The position represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to developing excellence in musical talent throughout the K-12 education of our scholars. Our general music pedagogy is grounded in the Orff and Kodaly approaches. Our music program includes singing, movement, playing instruments, and music literacy in every class, with students engaged in as much active music-making as possible. Instrumental instruction includes recorder (in third grade), unpitched percussion, and Orff instruments. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Implement network-provided curricula and activities to meet music-specific academic standards; Teach all music-based content including but not limited to singing, dance and movement, elementary instrumental (recorder, Orff instruments, drumming) music; Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction. You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings. You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations...

Job Description Provide direct services to the school community including: Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students' return to classrooms for learning and to build students' ability to meet the school's high expectations Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated) Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students. Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities Responsibilities Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team Strengthen and support parent and family involvement Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators Engage and partner with community agencies and resources Help students and their families...

Job Description All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of our students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community.We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school's core...

Job Description You'll own budgeting, forecasting, and financial management for Uncommon's Home Office, partnering closely with leaders to turn financial insight into clearer decisions for students and schools. In this role you'll design structures and standards for budget meetings, improve financial models and processes, and support Board- and committee-level materials that shape organizational strategy. You'll work cross-functionally across Home Office teams and with school leaders to drive scalable improvements and guide resource decisions that support student outcomes. Duties & Responsibilities: Financial Planning & Analysis Own end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial management for the Home Office. Maintain integrity of financial models, assumptions, and projections; identify trends, risks, and corrective actions. Prepare and contribute to Finance Committee and Board materials with strategic framing. Partnership & Decision Support...

Job Description Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child's individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach both Music and Spanish to three Pre-K cohorts using a rotating instructional schedule. You'll design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to general education thematic units. You'll develop a clear scope and sequence in collaboration with the Director to ensure instructional coherence and progression....

Job Description Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child's individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to learn through exploration and purposeful play. You'll teach literacy (reading comprehension, phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, and core knowledge (science and social studies). You'll...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Middle/High School Music (Instrumental/Band) Teacher to join our 7-12 instrumental music team. This is a unique role designed to strengthen the middle and high school band program pipelineacross Uncommon's Brooklyn campuses. The teacher in this position will: Be primarily based at one campus for 3-4 days per week,an additional 1-2 days at another campus (for a full Monday-Friday schedule) , teaching full days alongside a strong band program and collaborating closely with experienced music educators. Support additional middle and high school band programs across the network on lighter instructional days, helping strengthen student readiness, curriculum alignment, and performance quality. Serve as a bridge between our middle school and high school programs, learning from our competitive high school ensembles and helping prepare younger students to reach the same level of excellence. Step into a lead...