189 teaching jobs found in Newark, NJ

Job Description Founded in 2010, The Summer Teaching Fellowship (STF) is a paid teacher preparation program designed for rising college seniors (college juniors) who are committed to pursuing a career in urban education. Fellows will develop, grow, and enhance their instructional skills through robust professional development, classroom observations, mentorship and coaching from STF staff, and hands-on instructional support in classrooms. At the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will be considered for full-time offers to teach at Uncommon upon graduation. Today, we have over 200 STF alums working in our schools, 4 of which are in the School Principal role. STF is currently offered in Boston, MA, Camden, NJ, Newark, NJ, and Brooklyn, NY, and serves students in grades K-12. Applicants can indicate their choice of region and grade level on the application. While trying our best to honor the first choice of candidates, size and capacity vary per region and are filled on a...

Job Description Founded in 2010, The Summer Teaching Fellowship (STF) is a paid teacher preparation program designed for rising college seniors (college juniors) who are committed to pursuing a career in urban education. Fellows will develop, grow, and enhance their instructional skills through robust professional development, classroom observations, mentorship and coaching from STF staff, and hands-on instructional support in classrooms. At the end of the Fellowship, Fellows will be considered for full-time offers to teach at Uncommon upon graduation. Today, we have over 200 STF alums working in our schools, 4 of which are in the School Principal role. STF is currently offered in Boston, MA, Camden, NJ, Newark, NJ, and Brooklyn, NY, and serves students in grades K-12. Applicants can indicate their choice of region and grade level on the application. While trying our best to honor the first choice of candidates, size and capacity vary per region and are filled on a...

Job Description The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for K-12 ESL students across several campuses at North Star Academy. The ESL teacher will work closely with the school-based Special Education Coordinators, as well as with teachers and leaders throughout the region, so this position requires the ability to travel between our Newark campuses. The ESL Teacher will report to the Associate Director of Special Education. RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education...

Job Description POSITION TheTeacher Assistantposition provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers. Teacher Assistants 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. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring, grading, data analysis, and administrative support. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Assist teachers with instruction, behavior management, graphing data and other classroom responsibilities; Teach small groups of students; Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management; Provide administrative support including but not limited to copies, arrival duty, dismissal duty, organizing classroom materials,...

Job Description The Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher is passionate about assisting in the development of individual and small group instruction to meet the unique needs of Autistic students. The Special Education Autism Classroom Teacher holds primary responsibility for providing academic services and collaborating with related service providers for students who require a specialized self-contained program to thrive academically, behaviorally, and socially. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The Autism Special Education Classroom Teacher will: Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students, both in and out of school Show unwavering commitment to urban youth with disabilities achieving greatness Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students are continuously progressing towards their IEP goals Design and implement curricula and activities that meet the needs of the students in the...

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 The Talent Recruiter - ES/HS Selection (Newark) role is responsible for leading and executing talent selection for instructional hiring for 6 Newark elementary schools and 2 high schools across Newark. Also provides support for other school support roles such as Dean of Students, Social Work, Autism Support Roles, COVID Response Coordinators, School Psychologists, and Speech and Language Pathologists, as well as any other one-off roles as they arise. They will ensure a strong candidate and leader experience by managing candidate communications and school leader partnerships. Cares deeply about and can articulate a thorough understanding of Uncommon Schools and our Newark Region in particular Manages candidate relationships from recruitment through the application process, and enthusiastically communicates the benefits of working at Uncommon Schools. Assesses all candidates via application review and screening; identifies and engages with strong candidates...

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 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 North Star Academy Washington Park High School in Newark, NJ, is looking for an innovative STEM teacher to design and teach a new Computer Science class, which will fit alongside our 2 other offered Computer Science classes, which are Introduction to Computing (Scratch, basic web design, and basic Python) and AP Computer Science A. The teacher of this class can largely determine the topic, languages, and scope of the class, but the class will be a project-based experience in which students will learn the skills necessary to design and implement their own ideas and have freedom to demonstrate mastery in a variety of ways. Candidates ideally have relevant experience and/or coursework, but more importantly, they must have the energy and passion to empower our students through technology. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHER Computer Science Teacher will implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; including...

Job Description The English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher will help provide and guide instruction for K-12 ESL students across several campuses at North Star Academy. The ESL teacher will work closely with the school-based Special Education Coordinators, as well as with teachers and leaders throughout the region, so this position requires the ability to travel between our Newark campuses. The ESL Teacher will report to the Associate Director of Special Education. RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school Show unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness Provide in-class support in the general education setting and small group instruction to ESL students Provide support and feedback to content teachers on sheltered instruction strategies as needed Attend and participate IEP meetings for English Learners as directed by the Associate Director of Special Education...

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 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 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 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 Note to External Candidates: The DOS Fellow position is open to current Uncommon school-based staff only. If you are interested in pursuing the DOS Fellowship, your first step is to apply for a teaching position. If hired, you can then apply for the DOS Fellowship. To build more and maintain our high performing schools, we need future culture leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can develop culturally responsive schools, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. Uncommon Schools is offering a fellowship to prepare fellows for the Dean of Students Role, in which they would serve on a school's cultural leadership team and support the Principal closely in leading initiatives around school culture, our college...

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 (DCI) 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 as well as fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, 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 grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks. Feedback and Teacher Development Conduct daily...

Job Description Teachers hold 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 team. North Star Academy Lincoln Park High School in Newark, NJ, is seeking an Engineering Teacher to teach 2 Project Lead The WAY courses- Principles of Engineering and Introduction to Engineering Design. The Principles course focuses on simple machines and robotics, while the Design courses focuses on using Autodesk Inventor, an industry level CAD program. While there are trainings available for both courses, candidates ideally have experience with coding and /or robotics and a basic knowledge of mechanics. RESPONSIBILITIES Empower our students through technology; Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Design and implement assessments that...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students 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 teachers...

Job Description Uncommon Elementary Performing Arts Teachers foster a love for learning in every student. Our Performing Arts program is culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun-with plenty of acting, dancing, and singing in every lesson. Teachers cultivate communication skills and build student self-confidence by sharing their expertise in musical theater. We have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and celebrates our students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our performance based program goal is to train students to express their authentic unique selves with confidence. Responsibilities 1. Teaching: You'll create an environment where students feel empowered to express themselves through song, dance, and drama. You'll teach enunciation, projection, acting, singing, and movement through our culturally relevant performance based program. You'll collaborate with fellow performing arts teachers to further develop a network-wide curriculum....