Pre-K Enrichment Teacher

A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development

An enthusiasm for working with families 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).

Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.

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 $56,000 to $80,000.

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 $56,000.

Benefits

Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child’s individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

You’ll teach both Music and Spanish to three Pre-K cohorts using a rotating instructional schedule.

You’ll design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to general education thematic units.

You’ll develop a clear scope and sequence in collaboration with the Director to ensure instructional coherence and progression.

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!