High School Film & Editing Teacher

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks
, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators
, offering 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!

North Star Academy Lincoln Park High School is seeking an innovative Film & Media Studies Teacher to teach a new electives class focused on media production. The class will provide students with a simulated media arts-based environment and hands‑on learning experience with tools used in the film industry. The teacher will support students with creating premium films and broadcasting quality coverage of school events and athletics using professional‑grade cameras, lighting, microphones, computers, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

1.
Instruction

• You’ll create a safe and interactive environment where students feel empowered to engage in media production.
• You’ll use your expertise to develop students’ ability to learn the various aspects of creating a film, including how to effectively and efficiently operate a variety of cameras and lenses, composition, lighting, editing, color correction, and color grading.
• You’ll support students with long‑term project‑based learning to ultimately enable them to produce their own short films by the end of the course.
• You’ll foster collaboration with the English and Theatre departments to lend an interdisciplinary approach to learning, school comradery, and endless creativity.

2.
School Culture

• 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 participate in weekly, school‑wide meetings to cultivate 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.

• Candidates ideally have relevant experience and/or coursework, but more importantly, they must have the energy and passion to empower our students through technology
• 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 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).
• Expertise in film and media (2‑3 years of experience preferred).
• 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 NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16).
  
  All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

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

Compensation

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