162 jobs found in New York, NY

Job Description ELA Tutor Bilingual Spanish Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you! The Job: SmartStart Education seeks a small group Bilingual Spanish ELA tutor to work with small groups of middle school students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental ELA skills. Students are from all grade levels, including 6th through 8th. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Manhattan, NY. Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily...

Job Description Middle School Math Tutors Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Are you motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of urban, working-class youth? If yes, this position with SmartStart Education is right for you! The Job: SmartStart Education seeks a small group Math tutor to work with small groups of middle school students on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each small group consists of 1-4 students. Each group consists of students who have been identified as students who are struggling with fundamental Math skills. Students are from 6th through 8th Grade. The tutor will work with each group several times throughout the week at a middle school in Manhattan, NY. Groups will take place within the classroom (push-in services) or outside of the classroom (pull-out services). Tutors should be flexible and comfortable with both settings. Each tutor will be given the responsibility of taking daily attendance and monitoring student...

Job Description Uncommon Schools is seeking a Senior Director of Brand & Marketing to lead the organization's brand and marketing strategy and ensure its mission and impact are powerfully represented across all audiences. This role will harness the power of Uncommon's brand as a national leader in education, deploying best-in-class marketing across owned and paid channels to elevate awareness, engagement, and loyalty. Reporting to the Chief External Officer, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team and lead both internal and external partners, including creative and media agencies, to deliver on ambitious growth and brand goals. You will ensure Uncommon's brand is executed with excellence today while building a flexible, forward-looking strategy that supports the organization's next chapter of growth. Responsibilities Elevate the Uncommon Brand Harness the power of Uncommon Schools' brand as a leader and innovator in public education by deploying...

Job Description Are you ready to make a meaningful impact supporting leadership at a mission-driven organization? In this role, you will partner closely with senior leaders, including the CEO and Chief of Staff, to drive critical projects and streamline communications that advance Uncommon's vision for equitable education. You'll play a key role in shaping important organizational initiatives, managing cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring smooth execution of major meetings and events. Your work will directly support decision-making that benefits schools, staff, and students across the network. Responsibilities Executive Support and Communications Provide direct project support to the CEO and Chief of Staff, including research, data analysis, and communications Manage key communications projects for Co-CEOs, coordinating content collection and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery Develop internal and external presentations for leadership, including slide...

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 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 You're passionate about supporting teachers and improving instruction-and you believe STEM education is critical to student success. As the Manager of STEM for Uncommon's Brooklyn High Schools, you'll help shape excellent math and science classrooms by coaching teachers, leading professional development, and analyzing student outcomes. Your work will directly support our mission of preparing every student for college success. In this highly collaborative role, you'll work across multiple school teams to coach teachers to build joyful, rigorous classrooms and drive strong student achievement. Responsibilities Instructional Coaching & Content Development Coach and develop STEM teachers through regular observation and feedback cycles and planning and data meetings Design and facilitate high-impact professional development, including summer and in-year training and department meetings, to build teacher capacity Model strong instructional practices and help...

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. They design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of the school community. As service-oriented leaders, they tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. They partner to build an academic and cultural environment that supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree. The Director of Operations Fellow is a full-time position that prepares you to become a Director of Operations (DOO) of an Uncommon school. As DOO, you will lead a school in partnership with the Principal, working together to ensure your students receive an exemplary education. The DOO Fellowship is based on a foundation of four core...

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 We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. To build more high-performing schools, we need senior operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Operations (RSOs) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As Regional Superintendent of Operations, you will oversee school and regional operations within your region in conjunction with your manager, the Head of Operations. RSOs are responsible for ensuring that their schools operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The RSO ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of...

Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. To build more high performing schools, we need senior instructional leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Instruction at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools and principals. They oversee instructional and academic programs for groups of schools within the Uncommon Schools network and are accountable for developing principals and for the student success and achievement within their schools. As a Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, you will oversee instruction and manage and support a group of Principals. The Regional Superintendent of Instruction is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and...

Job Description Middle School Spanish 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. Responsibilities: You'll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their understanding of the Spanish language Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; 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, writing, speaking and listening. You'll cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them learn a new language. You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish. You will build students' skill and...

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 (3-4 days per week) , 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 teaching role should a vacancy occur in any of our middle or high school band...

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 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 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 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 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 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 in New York City. 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...