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Join Our Mission at Uncommon Schools!

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At Uncommon Schools , we are more than just a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools; we are a community dedicated to transforming the educational landscape for students in economically disadvantaged areas. With schools in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are on a mission to close the college completion gap and prepare every student for a bright future. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, a testament to our commitment to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, providing weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Exciting Opportunity: Middle School Physical Education Teacher

As a Middle School Physical Education (PE) Teacher , you will play a pivotal role in cultivating a passion for an active lifestyle among our students. Our PE instruction is not just about sports; it’s about creating a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun environment where students thrive. Together, we will build a community that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates both academic and non-academic achievements. Our goal? To inspire students to love learning and embrace a healthy lifestyle from the very start!

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• Create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in physical activity.
• Develop students' physical fitness through team-building activities, independent exercises, and structured sports and games.
• Help students build healthy habits in both mindset and physical activity.
• Teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE curriculum tailored to diverse learners.

2. School Culture

• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with families to provide the necessary resources for their child's learning needs.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community and encourage student achievement.

Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools.
• A demonstrated dedication to supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners for the benefit of students.
• A self-directed learner who actively seeks and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• Required Experience:
  • 1-2 years of experience impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities preferred.
  • Expertise in middle school education, physical education, sports science, kinesiology, or collegiate athletics.
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration in NJ, but you must meet state certification eligibility requirements.

Why Join Us?

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity and fairness, aiming to attract and retain top talent.

Compensation

The salary for this role ranges from $56,000 to $80,000 . Starting pay is determined by various factors, including relevant full-time teaching experience and education certifications. Candidates without full-time teaching experience will likely start at $56,000.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, along with pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health savings accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning through the New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support, plus wellness benefits.

*A detailed list of all benefits is available upon request.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse perspectives and experiences of the communities we serve, with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type. We 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.

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