High School Computer Science Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Hunt
Posted on: April 28, 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.Rochester Prep currently manages six schools serving
students in grades K 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. Rochester Prep
schools are consistently some of the city's top-performing, and our
students have an impressive 85% college acceptance rate.Job
DescriptionComputer Science -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.
-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement curricula and activities to meet academic
standards;
- Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards
academic standards;
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform
instructional practices;
- Participate in collaborative curriculum development,
grade-level activities, and school-wide functions;
- Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student
behavior;
- Be accountable for students' mastery of academic
standards;
- Communicate effectively with students, families, and
colleagues; and
- Participate 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;
- Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom;
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects;
- Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team
player;
- Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred;
and
- Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public
school or charter school setting preferred
- By the time that employment begins, candidates must have
received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University. For
teaching roles in New York and Massachusetts, candidates must have
also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
by the time employment begins. 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).
- Valid State Certification is helpful but not required. Belief
in and alignment with Uncommon's core beliefs and educational
philosophy is non-negotiable. -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 Rochester -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 Rochester. -Benefits: -We
offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that
support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff
and their families.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, West Seneca , High School Computer Science Teacher, IT / Software / Systems , Hunt, New York
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