Elementary Teacher
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Rochester Prep Charter School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college.
Responsibilities- You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse.
- You’ll teach the basic principles of mathematics.
- You’ll teach reading and writing to build students literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
- You’ll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant.
- You ll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth.
- You ll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America s diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness.
- You ll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
- You ll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
- 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 children 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.
- You ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
- You ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for working with families in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
- Required Experience:
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred). Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study. Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. Certification is not required to be hired at Uncommon, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements.
To meet these requirements, you must enroll in a teacher preparation program and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher during your employment with us if you do not have a degree in education. Uncommon Schools teachers are required to become certified in the state of New York within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Compensation for this role is between $50,000 to $64,700.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000.
Benefits- Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
- Extensive, best-in-class training and development
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
- Financial Planning
- 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
- Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
- Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
A detailed list of all benefits is…
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