High School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher

Job overview

The High School ELA Teacher role is an onsite position based in Rochester, NY. Compensation for this role is between $52,000 and $68,000 per year, with starting pay determined by experience and certifications. This role supports the ELA department at Uncommon Schools, a network dedicated to closing the college completion gap in economically disadvantaged communities. This role exists to build an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focused on college preparation. The teacher contributes to the school's goals by emphasizing reading and student-led discourse, promoting strong voice and agency, and preparing students for the academic rigor of college coursework.

What you'll do

• Teach a robust literature curriculum
• guide analysis of diverse texts
• facilitate student-led discourse
• develop reading, writing, and discussion skills
• analyze student comprehension data
• partner with department and grade-level teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

rochester ny

uncommon schools

ela teacher

high school

education

charter school

onsite

no on-call

no travel

$52k-$68k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, 10 weeks of paid breaks, health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) with match, paid leave, mental health support.

Why this role

Focus on AP, SAT, and collegiate-level preparation through inclusive literature.

About the employer

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