College Seminar Teacher

The College Seminar Teacher is responsible for the implementation of Uncommons college seminar curriculum.  The College Seminar Teacher will teach freshmen and sophomores with the goal of students building a stronger sense of purpose a college-going mindset and a tool kit of strong high school habits to ensure their academic and personal success. The College Seminar Teacher will also support the college office and assist with other college and school-wide initiatives as needed. 

The College Seminar Teacher role is a great opportunity for an experienced academic teacher who may be interested in transitioning to a College Counselor position. If successful in this role the College Seminar Teacher may be considered for a College Counseling position in the subsequent school year if there is an opening. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement College Seminar 9 and 10 curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
• Build a college-going culture and mindset in our 9th and 10th grade students through effective implementation of curriculum motivation and inspiration
• Focus constantly on student learning thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Create a positive structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the schools core values high expectations and code of conduct
• Communicate effectively with students families and colleagues
• Commit to continual professional growth participating actively in our annual three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
• Support with operations and administrative tasks in the college office as directed by the Director of College Counseling College Team and school leaders
• Provide school-wide coverage and perform other whole-school teacher duties as needed

Qualifications :

Strong applicants 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
• Enthusiasm for supporting youth to develop a stronger sense of purpose and identity
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
• Evidence of self-motivation 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 but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with high school students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred
  • Required experience:
    • Prior to the start of employment you must have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You do not need to be certified to be hired; however if hired you will need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state requirements.
    • Candidates must embody a passion for empowering students and helping them discover their purpose; knowledge of college prep is a plus but not a requirement.

Additional Information :

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

Compensation for this role is between $57000 to $89000. 

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 $57000. 

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
• Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System  
• 403(b) retirement savings program 
• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

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 brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective 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 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 :

Full-time