Elementary PE Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Interlaken
Posted on: April 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 55
schools serving more than 21,000 students in six cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, Rochester, and Troy. 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.
-Job DescriptionUncommon Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate
a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE
instruction--which includes sports, team building exercises, and
physical exercise--is culturally-responsive and fast paced. - We
have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and
celebrates students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our
goal is for students to develop into strong teammates who are
interested in and knowledgeable about healthy lifestyle
habits.Responsibilities1. - - Instruction
- You'll create a safe and interactive environment where students
feel empowered to engage in physical activity.
- You'll develop students' physical fitness through team building
activities; independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and
calisthenics, and structured sports and games.
- You'll help students build healthy habits in mindset and
physical activity.
- You'll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE
curriculum that meets the needs of various types of learners in
your class. -2. - - -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).
- An expertise in high school education, physical education,
sports science and management, kinesiology, physical fitness, or
participation in collegiate athletics.
- 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.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 New York is between $50,000 -to $64,700. -The
starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but
are not limited to professional experience, education, training,
certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location.
-Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently
cap salary ranges. -Please note: -ranges may differ for staff who
work from a location other than New York.Benefits: -We offer
comprehensive, flexible, and competitive compensation, - benefits
and perks that support the personal health, wellness, and finances
of our staff and their families.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Financial Planning & Wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension
plan -
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Program - & 529 Savings
plan
- Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
- Leave of Absence
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
- Mental Health and Counseling support
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Perks and DiscountsUncommon 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 .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Syracuse , Elementary PE Teacher, Education / Teaching , Interlaken, New York
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