5-12 Apprentice Teacher

The Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization in Boston. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers co-teach with teacher-leaders provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers and support teachers with tutoring grading and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a variety of work inside and outside of the classroom including teaching Enrichment classes organizing student events and developing mentoring relationships with students. Through full participation in summer and school-year professional development as well as regular meetings with an instructional coach Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the year Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for full-time teaching positions.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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;

As appropriate perform all duties expected of classroom teachers including but not limited to:

• Implementing 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.

Qualifications :

• 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 Uncommons core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree is required. A background in education is not required though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.

Additional Information :

Our people are what make us Uncommon.  We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health wellness and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice experiences and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application. 

 

Compensation

Compensation for this role is $60000. 

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time paid holidays and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring Winter and Summer). 

• Extensive best-in-class training and development

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance plans pre-tax flexible spending (FSA) dependent care (DCFSA) and health saving accounts (HSA)

• Financial Planning

  • Pension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System

  • 403(b) retirement savings program 

• Transit Commuter Benefit with employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses

• Paid leave of absence options (parental medical disability etc.)

• Mental health and counseling support wellness benefits

*A detailed list of all SY 26-27 benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students staff and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation please email

 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time