High School Digital Arts Teacher

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

High School Teachers hold the primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level and school team. We are seeking teachers for the following subject areas:

Digital Arts: we are seeking a high school digital  art teacher to oversee basic, intermediate and advanced digital  art classes for teenage students. These courses would include projects that allow participants to build a portfolio of work. This is a newly created position due to high student demand.

Instruction:

• You’ll teach all Digital Arts based content.

• You’ll implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.

• You’ll design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.

• You’ll use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.

• You’ll participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.

• You’ll provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.

• You’ll be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.

School Culture and Daily School Activities:

• 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 support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal.

• A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools

• 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 passion for Digital Arts and an ability to provide individual and small group instruction

• A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives

• Required Experience:

  • A minimum of 2 years of combined experience with Digital Arts

  • Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NY, but you do need to meet NY state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 2.5). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of NY  within a reasonable period after beginning employment.

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.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $50,000 to $64,700. 

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $50,000. 
 

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 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 recruitment@uncommonschools.org.