High School PE Teacher
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Company Description 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! Job Description Uncommon
High School Physical Education (PE) Teachers cultivate a passion
for an active lifestyle in every student. Our PE instructionwhich
includes sports, team building exercises, and physical exerciseis
culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun. We have built a
community that encourages respect, hard work, and celebrates our
students’ academic and nonacademic achievements. Our goal is for
students to love learning and living a healthy lifestyle from the
very start. Responsibilities 1. 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.
Qualifications - 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 middle 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. Teacher certification is not a
prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of
NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility
requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of
3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated
prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become
certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period
after beginning employment. Additional Information 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. Benefits 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 - 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 -
New Jersey Pension program - 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 servewith 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.
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