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High School ELA Teacher

Uncommon Schools

Florence, NJ
5 hours ago
$56,000 - $80,000

Job Description

Join Uncommon Schools as a High School ELA Teacher and inspire students through literature while preparing them for college success. Engage in a collaborative environment that values professional development and student achievement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach a robust literature curriculum with inclusive texts
  • Guide students in analyzing diverse literature
  • Develop students' reading, writing, and discussion skills
  • Facilitate student-led discourse and critical thinking
  • Analyze student comprehension and adapt lessons accordingly
  • Collaborate with department and grade level teams

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools
  • 1-2 years experience preferred in related fields

Preferred Qualifications

  • Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or related fields
  • Teacher certification eligibility in New Jersey

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off including sick time and paid holidays10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, Summer)Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceNew Jersey Pension programPaid leave of absence optionsMental health and counseling support