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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!\n The Teacher Assistant position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no experience in education to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice on supporting the mission critical work of teachers. Teacher Assistants will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Teacher Assistants will support teachers with tutoring, grading, data analysis, and administrative support.\nSPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES\nAssist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities;\nPotentially teach small groups of students;\nSupport students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support;\nObserve Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;\nProvide administrative support including but not limited to copies, hallway duty, organizing classroom materials, etc.\nAs appropriate, perform all duties expected of staff, including but not limited to:\nParticipating in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips;\nProviding consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;\nServing as an advisor to a small group of students; \nSupervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool; \nCommunicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues;\nParticipating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.\n Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom\nEvidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and has a strong sense of personal responsibility;\nIdeal candidates are hard-working, urgent, energetic, and are willing to learn and adapt;\nIs extremely reflective and constantly wants to improve;\nis flexible and enjoys dealing with unpredictability;\nStrong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;\nA strong candidate will possess strong organizational skills, communication skills (particularly with children), and problem solving skills;\nInterest in performing a critical support role and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment;\nPrior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred but not required;\nRelentless commitment to mission of educating urban students. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable;\nBachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required. A background in education is not required, though candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students.\n 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.\nOur Approach to AI and Your Application\nAt 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.\nCompensation\nCompensation for this role is $50,000.\nBenefits\nGenerous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer). \nExtensive, best-in-class training and development \nComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)\nFinancial Planning\nPension through Mass. Teachers Retirement System \n403(b) retirement savings program \nTransit Commuter Benefit with employer subsidy toward eligible transit expenses\nPaid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)\nMental health and counseling support + wellness benefits\n* A detailed list of allSY 26-27 benefits is locatedHERE.\nAt 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.\nAs 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. 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