High School Math Teacher

Position Overview

Uncommon High School Math teachers work in grade teams and content teams to push students towards being self-guided learners. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of all math classes is a deep joy for mathematics. Math teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to cultivate student awareness of how to make sense of, persevere through, and solve problems. At the conclusion of high school, students are prepared for academic autonomy and college preparatory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Math department to determine academic and engagement goals for students.
• Use your passion for mathematics to build a community of self-guided learners where students feel safe, confident, and engaged.
• Cultivate the ability to construct and justify viable arguments using reasoning, math vocabulary, tools, and postulates.
• Foster confidence and meaningful engagement with mathematics among students.
• Support students as they solve problems and think critically.
• Teach math content—including Algebra, Geometry, or Calculus—that prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP) and collegiate level coursework.
• Implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and assessments.
• Build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support learning needs.
• Collaborate with your grade-level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
• Engage in professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Participate in weekly school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model core values, and encourage student achievement.

Required Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social emotional and academic development.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in a vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• 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.
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; if the degree is not in education, enrollment in a teacher preparation program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required, and certification in New York must be obtained within a reasonable period after starting employment.
• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The starting compensation for this role based in Newark is between $59,000 to $83,000, depending on relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools.
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
• Financial planning & wellness resources.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match.
• 529 college savings program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance.
• Financial planning tools and assistance.
• Paid leave of absence.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Fully paid medical leave.
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Mental health and counseling support with wellness benefits.
• Dependent Care FSA, backup childcare, and daycare discounts.
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) along with additional sustainability half days throughout the school year.