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Uncommon Middle School Math teachers work in grade level teams to help students grow towards being self-guided learners. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics, and our teachers work hard to refine their own mastery of the subject. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate the skills and the mindset required to persevere and solve problems. At the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.
Job Responsibility
You’ll teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, the number system, and more
You’ll use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities
You’ll motivate students to grapple with problems and think critically about all the different possible paths to solving them
You’ll use your love of mathematics to foster confidence and meaningful engagement with the subject for students
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 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
Requirements
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
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred)
Academic expertise in Mathematics, Science, Technology, Engineering, or other related fields
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