Uncommon Schools

Job Description Uncommon Schools is seeking a SeniorHVAC Technician (Snr HVAC Tech) to join the charter network's New Jersey Facilities team. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced HVAC technician with at least seven (7) years' relevant experience to work with a dedicated facilities group, deepen his/her technical skills, and help ensure that Uncommon provideswell-maintained, comfortable, and safe educational facilities for our students and staff. Uncommon's portfolio in New Jersey comprises buildings constructed from the very early 1900s through the early 2020s, operating HVAC systems dating from 1966 to the recent past few years. As ambient comfort is essential to a productive learning and teaching environment, the impact of this individual's attentiveness will be felt and deeply appreciated across the region. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities Management Team, the HVAC Service Technician will perform all technical work necessary to inspect,...

Job Description Uncommon Schools is seeking a SeniorHVAC Technician (Snr HVAC Tech) to join the charter network's New Jersey Facilities team. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced HVAC technician with at least seven (7) years' relevant experience to work with a dedicated facilities group, deepen his/her technical skills, and help ensure that Uncommon provideswell-maintained, comfortable, and safe educational facilities for our students and staff. Uncommon's portfolio in New Jersey comprises buildings constructed from the very early 1900s through the early 2020s, operating HVAC systems dating from 1966 to the recent past few years. As ambient comfort is essential to a productive learning and teaching environment, the impact of this individual's attentiveness will be felt and deeply appreciated across the region. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Facilities Management Team, the Senior HVAC Technician will perform all technical work necessary to inspect,...

Job Description Duties & Responsibilities Building Systems & Maintenance Develop comprehensive knowledge of the region's building portfolio and lead the facilities team in executing best-in-class maintenance and preventive maintenance plans Manage the repair, maintenance, and continuous operation of all building systems including fire/life safety, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting controls, digital systems (fire alarm, card access, CCTV security), and elevator controls Develop and oversee systems to respond quickly to all facility emergencies Coordinate and document all required governmental inspections; ensure buildings comply with local, state, and federal regulations; maintain required documentation on file Team Leadership & Communication Own and monitor a work-ticket system that prioritizes and responds to all requests from school operations staff; assign tickets appropriately to facilities team members Develop transparent reporting systems of...

Job Description You're organized, community-minded, and ready to help families access great school options - and in this role you'll do that work every day. As Enrollment Coordinator on the Newark Regional Team, you'll drive outreach, guide families through applications, and manage enrollment data so more students find their place at North Star Academy. Your work will directly support Uncommon's mission by increasing family access and shaping the student experience across schools in Newark through cross-functional collaboration with regional and school teams. Duties & Responsibilities Community outreach & events Organize and staff in-person and virtual enrollment events and school tours. Conduct grassroots outreach (canvassing, tabling, flyering) and phone outreach to prospective families. Build relationships with community-based organizations to expand awareness and reach. Family support & enrollment navigation Guide families through the application...

Job Description Uncommon High School History teachers work in department teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. History classes aim to empower students' voices and develop them into global citizens by emphasizing textual analysis, analytical writing, and discourse. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach a curriculum that prioritizes analysis of World, US History, American Government, and Economics in preparation for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. 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...

Job Description To build more high-performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time. At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCIs) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal and fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving student achievement and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data-Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build and implement action plans, materials, and systems to address data, including facilitating Interim Assessment (IA) scoring and norming, developing pre- and post- analysis of IAs for the whole school, and...

Job Description You understand that the best talent often isn't looking for a job-they need to be discovered, inspired, and invited to join a movement. As our Specialist, Talent Recruitment - Home Office Outreach , you will act as a strategic headhunter, identifying and engaging high-caliber professionals who fuel our mission from behind the scenes. By building deep relationships and guiding candidates through a thoughtful selection process, you will ensure that the central and regional teams supporting our students are composed of the most skilled and dedicated leaders in their fields. Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Pipeline Building (60%) Proactively identify and engage high-quality, passive candidates for the central office and regional teams that support our schools, staff, and students, including Finance, IT, Marketing, and Human Resources. Utilize advanced sourcing techniques-including LinkedIn Recruiter and professional networks-to build a robust...

Job Description The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a variety of work...

Job Description Are you passionate about building AI systems that solve real operational challenges within the education sector? We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the vision setting for and deployment of AI solutions across Uncommon Schools-from intelligent agents that automate workflows to secure integrations with our core systems. In this role, you'll translate business needs into scalable AI infrastructure, mentor developers across functions, and help shape how our organization leverages generative AI. Your work will directly impact how thousands of educators and administrators work each day. Duties & Responsibilities Solution Vision & Architecture Gather requirements from stakeholders across Uncommon and translate business challenges into comprehensive technical specifications for end-to-end AI systems Design and architect AI solutions including data flows, model selection, and integration patterns that balance innovation with reliability...

Job Description You will play a key role in shaping how data flows across Uncommon Schools, helping teams make better decisions that directly impact students and communities. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design and build the systems that connect our applications and data warehouse, ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and reliable. You'll partner closely with teams across Data, IT, and the organization to translate complex needs into scalable solutions. This is a highly collaborative role where your work will strengthen how we use data to drive outcomes and continuously improve how we operate. Responsibilities Data Integration & Architecture Design end-to-end data pipelines and integrations aligned to organizational goals Build and maintain APIs to enable seamless data movement across systems Transform and connect data across applications and the data warehouse while maintaining data integrity Establish and implement standards for scalable, sustainable...

Job Description The Director of High School Co-Curricular Learning role is an opportunity to impact over 3,200 high school students each year by creating opportunities for them to engage in their passion and talent development during their school day. This role develops strategic initiatives for co-curricular learning and oversees strong execution of competitive clubs and project-based co-curriculars at our 9 high school campuses. Students benefit not only from the joy of developing their passions but also from building expertise and reflecting on their experiences to pave pathways to college and beyond. Day to day, the Director uses strong collaborative management skills to supervise and strengthen campus-based opportunities for students. The position encompasses two distinct areas of responsibility: school-based experiential learning through co-curricular and competitive state or national clubs such as Speech, Debate, and Robotics. The Director manages these programs through 9...

Job Description You support the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to make strategic use of her time and resources so Uncommon can better serve students and school leaders. You'll own day-to-day executive support and run projects that improve CSO operations, partnering across teams and regions to move work forward. In this role you'll combine high-quality administrative execution with project management and communications-helping shape school-facing initiatives and the CSO team's impact across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Administrative Excellence Manage the CSO's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries. Prepare daily CSO briefs and weekly calendars to ensure the CSO is prepared for meetings and action items. Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks). Meeting & Event Management Own planning and logistics for meetings and...

Job Description Uncommon Schools seeks an accomplished, passionate Suzuki Strings Instructor 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. This position will be a string instructor for middle school scholars who have already played instruments for 2 years and should be able to teach small group lessons and ensemble classes, as well as prepare scholars for school performances, NYSSMA Solo Festivals and various auditions. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Proficient playing up to and through Suzuki Book 3 on Violin, Viola and Cello Proficient playing up to and through Suzuki Book 1 on Double Bass Needs to be able to read in Treble, Alto and Bass Clefs Implement Suzuki method instruction and activities to meet music-specific academic standards Develop music literacy lesson components related to teaching rhythm and pitch notation,...

Job Description At Uncommon, our Office Managers (OMs) play a central role on our School Operations Teams in ensuring that students, families, and staff have the information and resources they need to succeed. In our schools, we have three Office Managers: Office Manager - Communications, Office Manager - Data & Systems, and Office Manager - Finance. All Office Managers coordinate day-to-day operations systems and routines that allow the school to run seamlessly. Responsibilities of the Office Manager - Communications include, but are not limited to, the execution of: Serving as the primary contact for all of the school's constituents in person, over the phone, and via email. Enrollment of new students and re-enrollment of current students Daily student attendance and daily student operational systems Maintaining up-to-date student information and student files Planning and supporting logistics and set up for school events and activities as needed Responsibilities...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can inspire students, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. Our leaders make decisions, conduct difficult conversations, and build highly collaborative teams, all while shaping a vibrant school culture. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. They know that their job is the most important one in the world. Self-reflective and humble, they are open to feedback and committed to continuously improving. Uncommon Schools is seeking a School Principal to co-lead alongside a Director of Operations. The School Principal is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Regional Superintendent of Intruction. At Uncommon, our School Principals are deeply...

Job Description Are you passionate about helping students build mathematical thinking and confidence? Uncommon Schools is seeking a Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-12 Math to lead our network's math instruction and drive student achievement across all regions. In this role, you'll develop and share research-aligned curriculum and assessments, coach leaders and teachers in best practices, and analyze data to shape how we teach math. You'll work across our organization-from classrooms to leadership teams-to ensure every student has access to excellent math instruction and every educator has the support they need to deliver it. Duties & Responsibilities Curriculum Development & Instructional Materials Develop, maintain, and disseminate network-wide curriculum and assessment materials that are research-aligned, error-free, diverse, and inclusive Ensure coherence and clear scope and sequence across K-12 math instruction Collaborate with curriculum and assessment...

Job Description Are you passionate about improving how middle school students learn to read, write, and think critically? As Manager of Teaching & Learning for 5-8 ELA, you'll partner with school leaders and teachers to implement high-quality ELA instruction across a portfolio of schools. You'll use data and instructional coaching to help educators refine their practice, support students in mastering essential literacy skills, and drive measurable achievement. This role offers the opportunity to shape how thousands of students experience ELA instruction while building strong, collaborative relationships with school teams. Duties & Responsibilities Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-8 through classroom observations, practice clinics, and professional development sessions to improve lesson execution and student outcomes Model exemplary ELA instruction in classrooms and co-teach key content areas when needed to...

Job Description The Director of High School Co-Curricular Learning role is an opportunity to impact over 3,200 high school students each year by creating opportunities for them to engage in their passion and talent development during their school day. This role develops strategic initiatives for co-curricular learning and oversees strong execution of competitive clubs and project-based co-curriculars at our 9 high school campuses. Students benefit not only from the joy of developing their passions, but also in building expertise and reflecting on their experiences to path pathways to college and beyond. Day to day, the Director uses strong collaborative management skills to supervise and strengthen campus-based opportunities for students. The position encompasses two distinct areas of responsibility: school-based experiential learning through co-curricular and competitive state or national clubs such as Speech, Debate, and Robotics. The Director manages these programs through 9...

Job Description You support the Chief Schools Officer (CSO) to make strategic use of her time and resources so Uncommon can better serve students and school leaders. You'll own day-to-day executive support and run projects that improve CSO operations, partnering across teams and regions to move work forward. In this role you'll combine high-quality administrative execution with project management and communications-helping shape school-facing initiatives and the CSO team's impact across the organization. Duties & Responsibilities Administrative Excellence Manage the CSO's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel logistics and comprehensive itineraries. Prepare daily CSO briefs and weekly calendars to ensure the CSO is prepared for meetings and action items. Provide administrative support for the CSO team (credit card reconciliation, reimbursements, and other office tasks). Meeting & Event Management Own planning and logistics for meetings and...

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...