33 academic mentor jobs found

Job Description Elementary 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 an elementary school art teacher to oversee basic and intermediate art classes for grade K-4 students. These courses would include basic drawing, painting, watercolor, etc. This is a newly created position due to school growth. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Teach all visual arts based content Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices; Participate in collaborative...

Job Description PE Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon's curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks PE teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction. RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and teach varied content area curriculum. Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students in & out of school. Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness. Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students embrace the school's core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct. Implement curricula and activities to meet grade level content area standards. Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices. Participate in the collaborative curriculum development process. Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior. Share responsibility...

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 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices; Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions; Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior; Be accountable for students' mastery of academic standards; Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues; and Participate in...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Middle 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 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; preparing lessons on art and art history in accordance with students' learning objective; Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history; Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting; and can apply elements of design and modern principles of art; Knows the fundamentals and different approaches to drawing media technique; Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; Use...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics. You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes...

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 Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a learning environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional and playful. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Our classrooms are led by teaching teams that consist of a lead teacher and apprentice teacher. 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 co-teach literacy (phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, core knowledge (science and social studies). The teaching team (lead & apprentice teachers) work...

Job Description Uncommon 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. Responsibilities 1. 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...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. You'll teach the basic principles of mathematics. You'll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes...

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 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...

Job Description Uncommon High School Science teachers work collaboratively across the network to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science and develop them into self-directed learners. At the heart of all Science courses is inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers prepare all students such that they have the choice to study and excel in any STEM discipline. We prepare all students to be citizen scientists that have the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science regardless of their university major or professional career. Our teachers become experts in their course content and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll teach...

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 Uncommon Special Education teachers are passionate about developing and monitoring accommodations for students with special needs. Special Education teachers advocate for students and believe that specialized instruction and related services increase academic achievement. Special Education teachers offer academic, emotional, and physical support while maintaining high expectations. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll modify, differentiate, and teach an inclusive curriculum that emphasizes diversity. You'll collaborate with families and Special Education teams to develop 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that offer appropriate accommodations and modifications. You'll create an inclusive and safe environment where students feel empowered to become self-guided learners. 2. Special Education Specific Responsibilities You'll collaborate with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze and respond to trends in...

Job Description Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade teams and content 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. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You'll use a Math curriculum to teach content that may include Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework. You'll support students as they solve problems and think critically. You'll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. 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 teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more! You'll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities. You'll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them. You'll use your love of mathematics to...

Job Description Uncommon Middle School Science teachers work in grade-level teams to prepare all students with the tools and knowledge to critically engage in the field of science. At the heart of all Science courses is a love for the subject and inquiry-based learning, including a robust focus on student discourse and the science practices. Science teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies to develop a passion for scientific questioning and analysis in their students. Our teachers strive for subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. 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 teach an interdisciplinary, NGSS-aligned curriculum that includes analysis of key areas including but not limited to: Climate and Earth's systems, the cosmos, matter and energy transformations,...

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. 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 values, high expectations, and code of conduct Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues Commit to continual...

Job Description The English as a New Language (ENL) Teacher (sometimes referred to as English as a Second Language Teacher) is passionate about helping our English Language Learners (ELL) become proficient in the English language and be able to access their grade-level curriculum. The ENLT teacher holds primary responsibility for implementing ENL instruction in addition to other general education or special education instruction. Specific responsibilities English Language Learning Responsibilities : Evaluate (using diagnostic and state mandated assessments of English Language Learners), determine goals for, and track progress of individual English language learners Provide direct ENL instruction to small groups of students and/or provide inclusion support for ELA classes containing ELL students, based on case load. Work specifically with ELL students during assigned periods of the day to help access general education curriculum, build ELA skills, and support the use of...