High School Spanish Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: September 25, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon 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 54
-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.
-Uncommon Schools in Brooklyn currently manages twenty four schools
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. Our
students in Brooklyn have an impressive 99% college acceptance
rate. -Job DescriptionUncommon High School Spanish teachers work in
grade level and content teams to develop students who are global
citizens. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and
have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school
students. - Communicating in Spanish is at the heart of all
classes. Spanish teachers use a variety of instructional strategies
to create an environment where students feel safe expressing
themselves in a new language. At the conclusion of high school,
students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory
work.Responsibilities:
- You'll build students' bilingual skills and enhance their
understanding of the Spanish language using a curriculum that
prepares them for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level
coursework.
- You'll help students gain confidence in navigating print and
audio authentic sources.
- You'll teach students how to build and enhance their foreign
language skills--reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- You'll cultivate students' cultural awareness by helping them
learn a new language.
- You'll share your passion for the Spanish language to build a
community of students who are confident in speaking Spanish.
- You will build students' skill and comfort with engaging in
conversation in Spanish. -
- You'll work with the Spanish department to develop academic and
engagement goals for students. - - - - -2. - - Data Analysis
- 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.3. - - 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.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 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 Spanish 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. 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.Additional
InformationOur 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: Candidates who meet all job description requirements will
likely receive an offer of [Qualified]. -The starting compensation
for this role is between $56,000 to $83,000. 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 beyond the job
description -requirements. -Because we value staff tenure in a
role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff
members. -Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and
competitive compensation, - benefits and perks that support the
personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their
families.
- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Financial Planning & Wellness
- 403(b) retirement savings plan and/or region specific Pension
plan -
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Program - & 529 Savings
plan
- Generous Time-Off plan aligned with school calendars
- Leave of Absence
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave +
- Mental Health and Counseling support
- Relocation Assistance
- Other Perks and DiscountsUncommon 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.
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Union , High School Spanish Teacher, Education / Teaching , Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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