Apprentice Teacher

Job overview

Apprentice Teacher in Rochester, NY. This is an onsite, full-time position with a salary of $45,000 per year. Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education. The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education.

What you'll do

• Teach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other teachers
• Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school
• Potentially teach one class or small groups of students
• Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year
• Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school
• Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support
• Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management
• Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction
• Teach or help coordinate an Enrichment class
• Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips
• Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Serving as an advisor to a small group of students
• Helping to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon
• Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool
• Being accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom; Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility; Ideal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt; Is extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve; Is flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability; Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines; A strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills; Interest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment; Prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required; Relentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable; By the time that employment begins, candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a College or University.

Skills & competencies

apprentice teacher

full-time

rochester ny

uncommon schools

teacher training

education

classroom experience

professional development

student support

teacher

Benefits & perks

• Generous paid time off, extensive training and development, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement savings program with employer match, paid leave of absence options, mental health and counseling support, wellness benefits.

About the employer

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