Middle School Math Teacher

Position Overview

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. With over 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students across five cities and a commitment to diversity, Uncommon Schools creates learning environments where students thrive academically and socially. North Star Academy, managing fourteen schools in Newark, NJ, similarly upholds strong authentic relationships and effective instructional models, making it NJ's highest performing public charter school. In this role, Uncommon Middle School Math teachers collaborate in grade-level teams to instill a deep joy for mathematics, employing varied instructional strategies to build student confidence, problem-solving skills, and academic autonomy as they prepare for high school.

Key Responsibilities

• Use our in-house CCSS-based Math curriculum and culturally responsive problem-solving activities.
• Foster confidence and meaningful engagement with mathematics by sharing your passion for the subject.
• Teach foundational middle school math principles such as ratio/proportions, expressions/equations, and the number system.
• Motivate students to explore multiple problem-solving pathways and think critically.
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners.
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze trends in student work and assessments.
• Partner with students' families to ensure resources support each child's learning needs.
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to build community and model core values.
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• Collaborate with your grade-level team to set academic goals and refine instructional strategies.

Required Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social, emotional, and academic development.
• A self-directed learner who actively solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes.
• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and an investment in an anti-racist vision.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with both internal and external partners in the best interest of students.
• Experience Required: 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 related fields.
• Prior to employment, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration in NJ, but eligibility for NJ state certification (minimum GPA requirements) must be met, with certification expected within a reasonable period after hire.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The starting compensation for this role based in Newark is between $59,000 to $83,000, depending on factors such as 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.
• Dependent Care FSA, back-up childcare, and daycare discounts.
• Mental health, counseling support, and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off including sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) plus additional sustainability half days.
• Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Financial planning and wellness programs.
• New Jersey Pension program.
• 529 college savings program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness application assistance.
• Financial planning tools and assistance.
• Paid leave of absence.
• Fully paid parental leave and medical leave.
• Additional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance.