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Pre-K Teacher at Uncommon Schools | Camden

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

A demonstrated commitment to nurturing students’ social-emotional and academic growth. A passion for collaborating with families to support student achievement. A proactive learner who welcomes and implements feedback to enhance student outcomes. Required Experience:A strong interest in making a difference for K-12 students in urban education settings (1-2 years of experience preferred). Academic background in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or related fields. Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to beginning employment. Teacher certification is not required for consideration at Uncommon Schools in New Jersey, but candidates must meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a minimum final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0).

About the job

As an Uncommon Pre-K Teacher, you will ignite a passion for learning in every child from their very first experiences in school. Our classrooms are designed to foster curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). We promote an engaging, intentional, and playful learning environment where educators emphasize core values of respect and hard work while honoring each child's unique qualities. Through dedicated teaching, you will establish the academic and social-emotional foundations needed for students to thrive in college and beyond. Each Pre-K classroom features collaborative teaching teams, consisting of a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher.

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction

  • Collaborate with your teaching team to create a classroom atmosphere that is both joyful and conducive to learning, empowering students to master concepts through exploration and purposeful play.
  • Deliver instruction in literacy (reading comprehension, phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, and core knowledge (science and social studies).
  • Facilitate free-choice centers and small group instruction in partnership with your team.

2. Data Analysis

  • Engage in weekly meetings with your Director to review and discuss trends in student work samples and assessments.
  • Utilize insights to differentiate instruction for diverse learners within your classroom.

3. Classroom Culture

  • Implement Uncommon’s instructional model and work with the instructional coach and Director to ensure that students meet academic and performance goals.
  • Use varied data sources, including assessments and classroom quality observations, to inform daily instructional decisions.
  • Offer early learning experiences that cultivate positive attitudes towards school, teachers, and the community.
  • Support the holistic development of students across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic domains.
  • Employ diverse strategies to enhance both conceptual understanding and skill acquisition.
  • Encourage expressive and receptive language development throughout the school day.
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as document creation, office support, and responding to student communications.
  • Help manage behavior interventions and ensure accurate record-keeping to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

4. School Culture

  • Provide classroom coverage as needed to ensure consistent instruction and supervision.
  • Build strong, positive relationships with students to help them feel recognized, valued, and supported.

About Uncommon Schools

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to delivering an outstanding K-12 education to students in economically disadvantaged communities. With operations in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we aim to bridge the college completion gap and prepare each student for success in college and beyond. Our students consistently surpass national benchmarks, reflecting our unwavering commitment to their success. We deeply invest in our educators by providing weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

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