- Company: Uncommon Schools
- Location: Mantua Heights, New Jersey
- Salary: $75,000–$95,000/yr
Uncommon Schools at a glance
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High School Science Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Mantua Heights, New Jersey
About This Position
Uncommon Schools is seeking a mission-driven High School Science Teacher to join our team and deliver rigorous, college-preparatory instruction in our public charter schools. The ideal candidate will design standards-aligned lessons and labs, use data to drive instruction, and maintain a structured, joyful classroom environment that supports students from historically underserved communities.
Core Duties
- Design and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned science lessons and labs
- Use student performance data to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes
- Create a positive, structured, and joyful learning environment that supports all students
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective teaching practices
- Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational trends
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about education, committed to equity, and dedicated to the success of all students. The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
- A valid teaching certification from an accredited institution
- Experience teaching science at the high school level is a plus but not required
- A proven track record of success with diverse student populations and a commitment to closing opportunity gaps
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Why Join Uncommon Schools
Joining Uncommon Schools means becoming part of a dynamic community dedicated to excellence in education. Our mission is to provide all students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Next Steps
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Uncommon Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its workforce.
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What people say about Uncommon Schools
- The Unappreciated Success of Charter Schools
- Stay focused - New research on how to close the achievement gap
- Firestorm Erupts Over Virginia's Education Goals
- “Learning how to Learn” will be next generation's most needed skill
Recent news
- Broad Alumni Spotlight: Juliana Worrell TBF 2021-22 on Charter School Leadership - Yale School of Management
- The Lesson of A.I. Literacy Class: Don’t Let the Chatbot Think for You - The New York Times
- At Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, student talent program helps Brooklyn teens find passion and purpose - Brooklyn Paper
- Why America’s Schools Need More Black Male Educators — Like Me - The 74
- Camden Prep Readies for Its Inaugural Pre-K Program in Camden - TAPinto
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Working in Mantua Heights, New Jersey
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New Jersey is a state located in both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the heavily urbanized Northeast megalopolis, it is bordered to the northwest, north, and northeast by New York State; on its east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on its west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on its southwest by Delaware Bay a
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 199,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Minimum wage in New Jersey: $15.92/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in New Jersey: $72,068 — via FRED
Home prices in New Jersey (year over year): +5.4% — via FRED
Median household income in Gloucester County: $102,807 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Gloucester County: 29 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Gloucester County: Drove Alone (75%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Gloucester County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 49°F year-round (summers around 86°F, winters around 30°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,520/mo · $1,810/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
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Listing facts
- Role High School Science Teacher
- Employer Uncommon Schools
- Location Mantua Heights, New Jersey
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $75,000–$95,000/yr
- Posted August 8, 2026
- Apply by September 7, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (302 words)
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- Hacker News — The Unappreciated Success of Charter Schools
- Hacker News — Stay focused - New research on how to close the achievement gap
- Hacker News — Firestorm Erupts Over Virginia's Education Goals
- Hacker News — “Learning how to Learn” will be next generation's most needed skill
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