Apprentice Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: North Chili
Posted on: May 6, 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 53
schools serving more than 20,000 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.Job DescriptionThe 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 inside and outside of the
classroom, including teaching Enrichment classes, organizing
student events, and developing mentoring relationships with
students. Through full participation in summer and school-year
professional development, as well as regular meetings with an
instructional coach, Apprentice Teachers will have many
opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to
develop their teaching skills. By the end of the year, Apprentice
Teachers will be very strong candidates for full-time teaching
positions.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are
observing other teachers;
- Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the
school;
- Potentially teach one class or small groups of students;
- Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on
more responsibility throughout the year;
- Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time
teacher at the school;
- Support students by providing one-on-one and small group
tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student
support;
- Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional
techniques and classroom management;
- Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons
and instruction;
- Teach or help coordinate an Enrichment class;
- Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and
other classroom responsibilities;As appropriate, perform all duties
expected of classroom teachers, including but not limited to:
- Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic
standards; -
- Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress
towards academic standards;
- Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform
instructional practices;
- Participating in collaborative curriculum development,
grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and
trips;
- Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student
behavior;
- Serving as an advisor to a small group of students; -
- Helping to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and
afternoon;
- Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and
afterschool; -
- Being accountable for students' mastery of academic
standards;
- Communicating effectively with students, families, and
colleagues;
- Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and
training.Qualifications
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of
the classroom
- Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player,
and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
- Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are
willing to learn and adapt;
- Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills,
communication skills (particularly with children), and problem
solving skills;
- Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability
to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented
environment;
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is
preferred but not required;
- Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students.
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and
educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
- By the time that employment begins, candidates must have
received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For
teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a
cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1,
2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1,
2016)Qualifications
- Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of
the classroom
- Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player,
and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;
- Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are
willing to learn and adapt;
- Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;
- is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;
- Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks
simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills,
communication skills (particularly with children), and problem
solving skills;
- Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability
to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented
environment;
- Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is
preferred but not required;
- Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students.
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and
educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
- By the time that employment begins, candidates must have
received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For
teaching roles in New Jersey, the candidates must have earned a
cumulative 2.75 GPA (for candidates graduating before September 1,
2016) or 3.0 (for candidates graduating on or after September 1,
2016)Additional InformationSalary for this role is $45,000.In their
first two years with Rochester Prep, Relay Residents are salaried
staff members who are simultaneously completing the Relay program.
For Relay Residents who remain at Rochester Prep for a third and
fourth year, in addition to their salary Residents will receive a
stipend in each of those years to cover the costs paid
out-of-pocket for their participation in Relay, therefore covering
the costs of their Master's degree within 4 years of starting the
program.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 , Apprentice Teacher, Education / Teaching , North Chili, New York
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