High School AP Capstone Teacher
High School AP Capstone Teacher
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Job Description
Uncommon High School AP Capstone teachers are passionate about research and building an engaging rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students gain the skills they need 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 AP Capstone classes is an emphasis on skillbuilding communication and collaboration. Teachers facilitate studentdirected research projects building confidence in students to take on increasingly complex projects. At the conclusion of the AP Capstone program at Uncommon students will have planned conducted and presented their own research leaving them more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework.
Responsibilities
1. Instruction
- Youll teach from a robust curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes topical issues teaches students how to collaborate with others and engages students in the research process.
- Youll facilitate studentled research projects in AP Capstone courses by consistently reviewing student progress and using questions to steer projects in an appropriate direction.
- Youll develop students independent and collaborative reading writing and discussion skills through several long term individual and group assignments.
- Youll prepare for and conduct oneonone and small group conferences teaching students how to critique and revise their own work.
- Youll stay current on student progress and comprehension regularly writing and adapting lessons to maximize student learning.
- Youll partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed.
- Youll attend a week long summer training required and led by the College Board for the AP Capstone courses you teach.
2. Data Analysis
- Youll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
- Youll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
3. School Culture
- Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
- Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childs learning needs.
- Youll engage in practicebased professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
- Youll participate in weekly schoolwide meetings to cultivate community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
- Youll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications :
Strong applicants for all teaching roles (new and experienced) will possess the following:
- Relentless drive to improve the minds characters & lives of students both in and out of school
- Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
- Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
- Evidence of selfmotivation willingness to be a team player and a strong sense of personal responsibility
- Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.
- A background in education is not required for new teachers but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have received a Bachelors degree from a college or university before employment begins Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins
Additional qualifications for experienced teachers:
Proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred Valid State Certification and Masters degree are helpful but not required.
Additional Information :
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity transparency and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive bestinclass training coaching and support to develop and operate missiondriven schools that provide a highquality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Newark is between $65000 to $103900. 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 one of the things that we value is staff tenure in a role we do not currently cap salary ranges.
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 bestinclass training and development
- Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
- Pretax flexible spending and health saving accounts
- Financial planning & wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings program employer match
- 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
- Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits
Uncommon 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
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
