Middle School ELA Teacher

Job overview

Middle School ELA Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Farmington, NY. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary range of $50,000 to $64,700 per year. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education. This role focuses on developing students' writing and discourse skills, fostering confidence in their voice, and igniting a passion for literature.

What you'll do

• Empower students by teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum
• Guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess author's purpose, write in various genres, and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse
• Create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice
• Guide students to choose books of interest independently
• Meet weekly with principal/coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work and assessments
• Learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction
• Build positive relationships with students
• Partner with students’ families
• Engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching
• Participate in weekly, school-wide meetings
• Partner with grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

1-2 years experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

middle school

ela teacher

full-time

farmington ny

uncommon schools

humanities

education

teacher

ny

english language arts

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).

About the employer

Uncommon Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.