5-12 PE Teacher
Company: Uncommon Schools
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of
high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding
K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have
proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with
more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network
identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53
schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston,
Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that
Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five
times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by
offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional
learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
-Job DescriptionUncommon Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate
a passion for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE
instruction--which includes sports, team building exercises, and
physical exercise--is culturally-responsive and fast paced. - We
have built a community that encourages respect and hard work and
celebrates students' academic and nonacademic achievements. Our
goal is for students to develop into strong teammates who are
interested in and knowledgeable about healthy lifestyle
habits.Responsibilities1. - - Instruction
- You'll create a safe and interactive environment where students
feel empowered to engage in physical activity.
- You'll develop students' physical fitness through team building
activities; independent exercises such as stretching, cardio, and
calisthenics, and structured sports and games.
- You'll help students build healthy habits in mindset and
physical activity.
- You'll teach an engaging and culturally responsive PE
curriculum that meets the needs of various types of learners in
your class. -2. - - -School Culture
- You'll build positive relationships with students to ensure
they feel seen, loved, and heard.
- You'll partner with students' families to ensure appropriate
resources are available to support their child's learning
needs.
- You'll engage in practice-based professional development,
mentorship, and coaching sessions.
- You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate
community, model our core values, and encourage student
achievement.
- You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic
goals and practice instructional strategies.Qualifications
- A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment
in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
- A demonstrated commitment to supporting students' social
emotional and academic development
- An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external
partners in the best interest of students
- A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to
improve outcomes and achieve objectives -
- Required Experience:
- A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban
schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
- An expertise in high school education, physical education,
sports science and management, kinesiology, physical fitness, or
participation in collegiate athletics.
- Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's
degree from an accredited college or university and have earned a
cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher by the time employment begins. You
do not need to be certified to be hired; however, if hired you will
need to pass state teacher certification tests to meet the MA state
requirements.Additional InformationOur people are what makes us
Uncommon. -We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits
should reflect our values-equity, transparency, and clarity-to
enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their
expertise. -Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and
support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide
a high-quality education to our students and families. -
-Compensation for this position: -The starting compensation for
this role based in Boston -is between $57,000 -to $79,500. -The
starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but
are not limited to professional experience, education, training,
certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location.
-Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently
cap salary ranges. -Please note: -ranges may differ for staff who
work from a location other than Boston.Benefits: -We offer
comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the
personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their
families.Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse,
equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and
staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team
that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our
students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by
creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and
identity for our staff and students. 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 .
Keywords: Uncommon Schools, Arlington , 5-12 PE Teacher, Education / Teaching , Boston, Massachusetts
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