Pre-K Apprentice Teacher

Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a learning environment that fosters curiosity achievement respect and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging intentional and playful. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. Our classrooms are led by teaching teams that consist of a lead teacher and apprentice teacher.

Instruction

• Youll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to learn through exploration and purposeful play.
•  Youll co-teach literacy (phonics language development vocabulary and writing) mathematics core knowledge (science and social studies).
• The teaching team (lead & apprentice teachers) work together to facilitate our free-choice centers and small group instruction.

Data Analysis

• Youll meet weekly with your director to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
•  Youll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.

 Classroom Culture

• Implement instructional model and collaborate with instructional coach/director to ensure students are achieving academic goals
• Use multiple data sources (assessments classroom quality observations and other data collections) to make day-by-day decisions about instruction (reflective) 
• Provide early-learning experiences that contribute to childrens positive feelings about school teachers and their communities (nurturing)
• Support childrens development across social-emotional physical cognitive and academic competencies (balanced)
• Apply a variety of strategies to promote both concept and skill development
• Provide modeling and support for childrens expressive and receptive language throughout the school day

School Culture

• Youll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen loved and heard.
• Youll partner with students families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their childrens learning needs.
• Youll engage in practice-based professional development mentorship and coaching sessions.
• Youll support morning arrival lunch duty student assemblies class transitions and after-school dismissal.
• Youll participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community model our core values and encourage student achievement.
• Youll partner with your teaching partner and grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.

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.
• Required:
  • Bachelors Degree

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

  • 403(b) retirement savings program employer match

• 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