Uncommon Schools

At Uncommon Schools, it takes a village to fulfill the K-12 promise. In a message to staff, Uncommon President Julie Jackson shares why we do the work we do.

Uncommon Schools is a non-profit charter management organization (CMO) that oversees 54 public schools in Boston, Camden, Newark, New York City, Rochester, and Troy. Our mission is to close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students in grades K-12 to graduate from college, and achieve their dreams.

We hire year-round for all grade levels in K-12. Join us and inspire the future.

Our schools are managed by Principals and Directors of Operations (DOO) in a co-leader partnership. This allows Principals to focus on instructional leadership and facilitate professional development of teachers, while DOOs can oversee the logistics to help schools function seamlessly.

LEARN TO LEAD: FELLOWSHIPS
Uncommon Schools provides ambitious leaders with two opportunities to advance their careers in education. These programs are full-time, paid positions, and have a commitment of 1-2 years with the potential to transition into a school leadership role at Uncommon.

Principal Fellowship features:
- Experience coaching teachers, developing curriculum, and leading professional development
- Collaboration with school staff and leaders
- Enrollment in the Relay Graduate School of Education’s National Principals Academy Fellowship

Operations Fellowship features:
- Designing, implementing, and refining systems for smooth school operations
- Collaboration and mentorship

We know that without great teachers and leaders, nothing else matters. We are fueled by our love and care for every one of our students. Whether you’re a new teacher just starting their career or a veteran with years of experience, there’s a place for you at Uncommon Schools.

- Available Teaching Roles:
- General Education Teachers
- Special Education Teachers
- Apprentice Teachers and Relay Residents
- Specials and Electives Teachers

At Uncommon, we also have a variety of school-based roles to support our students’ growth:
- Dean of Students
- Dean of Curriculum and Instruction
- Instructional Leaders and Grade Team Leaders
- Social Worker
- College Counselor

Uncommon’s Summer Teaching Fellowship (STF) is an outstanding, hands-on, teacher pipeline program that provides rising college seniors in any major the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to become an effective classroom teacher.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS A FELLOW
- Full-time schedule for 7-10 weeks in the summer
- Sessions with a mentor-teacher 2-3 times a week
- Networking opportunities
- Stipend, housing, and public transportation accommodations
- Immersive activities to embed you directly in your assigned community

The program is part of Uncommon’s commitment to diversifying the teaching force, and we encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Today, 59 percent of our staff identify as a person of color, that’s more than double the national average.

Uncommon Schools has diverse and complementary operational positions to support our schools’ day-to-day functioning. This includes ensuring our students have safe and vibrant learning environments.

OPERATIONS ROLES:
- Special Projects Associations
- Office Manager
- School Coordinators
- College Coordinators
- Alumni Services Coordinators
- Special Assistance

The Home Office provides critical leadership and school support services, from IT and data analytics to marketing and recruitment. The Home Office teams apply their talents and expertise to support our network of 54 schools through strategic and administrative leadership to achieve our mission of getting students to and through college.

HOME OFFICE ROLES
- Data and Information Technology
- Development and Fundraising
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- External Affairs
- Finance, Accounting, and Compliance
- Marketing and Communications
- Project Management and Operations
- Real Estate and Facilities
- School Management and Instruction
- Talent Development, Recruitment, and HR

Uncommon Schools is a national leader in educator training and development for one reason: we believe our students deserve our best. As a teacher, leader, or an Uncommon team member, you will receive high-quality, one-on-one coaching, support, and professional development from a team that believes in your success.

Here are just some of the ways we train our staff throughout the year:
- Summer Professional Development
- Weekly Training Time
- Leadership Development Retreat
- Home Office Professional Development

We are committed to sharing what we learn in our schools to improve education for all children. Uncommon staff have authored numerous books, held a variety of workshops, and collaborated with districts to provide educators with the tools and best practices for teaching and leading schools.

Some of our titles include:
- Driven by Data 2.0
- Leverage Leadership 2.0
- Teach Like a Champion 2.0