Company Description

Uncommon 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 7 schools in Rochester, NY 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.

Job Description

High School Teachers hold the 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 and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:

Digital Arts: we are seeking a high school digital art teacher to oversee basic, intermediate and advanced digital art classes for teenage students. These courses would include projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. This is a newly created position due to high student demand.

Instruction:

• You’ll teach all Digital Arts based content.

• You’ll implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.

• You’ll design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

• You’ll use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.

• You’ll participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.

• You’ll provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.

• You’ll be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

School Culture and Daily School Activities:

• 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 support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.

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 passion for Digital Arts and an ability to provide individual and small group instruction

• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

• Required Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years of combined experience with Digital Arts

  • Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NY, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 2.5). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of NY within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

Additional Information

Our 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 is between $55,000 to $64,700. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates will need significant experience in a directly aligned role. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.

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, best-in-class training and development
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans
• Pre-tax 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 recruitment@uncommonschools.org.