Middle School ELA Teacher

Uncommon Schools

1 month ago

Newark, NJ

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

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About this role

Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts teachers are passionate about literature and creating an engaging, inclusive classroom environment that promotes student voice, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. They focus on developing students' academic and social-emotional growth through research-based instructional strategies and community involvement. The role emphasizes collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and fostering a love for literature and writing in middle school students.

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About Uncommon Schools

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Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit charter management organization that operates public K–12 college-preparatory schools across Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Its network serves primarily low-income, urban students and focuses on raising academic achievement and college completion through rigorous instruction and clear performance goals. Uncommon provides centralized supports—curriculum, teacher and leader development, data-driven coaching, and operational services—to help schools deliver consistent, measurable results.