Middle School Science Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52
schools serving more than 19,000 students in five cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and
beyond.Roxbury Prep consists of four schools serving students in
grades 5 through 12. We believe in strong authentic relationships
between teachers and students, supported by effective school
systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students
to flourish academically and personally. Roxbury Prep students have
an impressive - 98% college acceptance rate and collectively earned
1.3 million dollars in scholarships last year.Job
DescriptionUncommon 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.
-Responsibilities1. - - 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, electricity and magnetism, and molecular and
ecological systems.
- You'll develop students' practices of questioning, modeling,
constructing explanations, data analysis, argumentation, and
planning and conducting interactive labs.
- You'll use your love of science to foster confidence and
meaningful engagement with the subject for students.
- You'll cultivate an awareness of the interconnected nature of
fields of science (e.g., ecosystems, climate change, and lunar
phases) and our local and global community.2. - - Data Analysis
- You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional
coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and
assessments.
- You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate
instruction for all learners in your classroom.3. - - School
Culture
- You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure
they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate
resources are available to support their child's learning
needs.
- You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate
community, model our core values, and encourage student
achievement.
- You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic
goals and practice instructional strategies.Qualifications
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment
in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social
emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external
partners in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to
improve outcomes and achieve objectives
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban
schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- Academic expertise in Science, Technology, Engineering,
Mathematics, or other related fields of study. -
- Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You
do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will
need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state
requirements.
- All Commonwealth charter teachers must either have an
appropriate MA educator's license or pass required the MTEL(s)
including the Communications and Literacy MTEL , Subject Specific
MTEL, and the MTEL SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) Endorsement
within first year of employment. All core academic teachers*
assigned to teach English learners are required to earn the SEI
endorsement. Any teacher without a SEI endorsement has one year
from date of assignment to teach ELs, to earn the MTEL SEI
endorsement. -Additional InformationOur people are what makes us
Uncommon. -We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits
should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to
enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their
expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and
support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide
a high-quality education to our students and families.Compensation
for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in
Boston -is between $57,00 -to $89,000. The starting pay will depend
on various factors including but not limited to relevant
professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with
Uncommon Schools. - Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do
not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members. -Other
Benefits:
- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks
(spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days
throughout the school year
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development - -
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System - -
- 403(b) retirement savings program -
- 529 college savings program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance
- Financial - planning tools and assistance
- Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare
discounts
- Paid leave of absence -
- Fully paid parental leave
- Fully paid medical leave
- Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
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- Mental health and counseling support + wellness
benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity
employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with
disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with
employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the
interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would
like to request an accommodation, please email
recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Lowell , Middle School Science Teacher, Education / Teaching , Boston, Massachusetts
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