Uncommon Schools
Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-12 ELA
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Uncommon Schools is hiring a Manager, Teaching & Learning for grades 5-12 ELA. This role involves coaching teachers, implementing curricula, analyzing student achievement data, and designing professional development to improve student outcomes across the Boston region.
Highlights
- Coach 5-12 ELA teachers through observations, practice clinics, and professional development.
- Model exemplary ELA instruction and teach key grades or subjects as needed.
- Support curriculum implementation and create resources like lesson plans and assessment tools.
- Analyze student data to identify trends and develop action plans to accelerate learning.
- Collaborate with school leaders and instructional support teams on projects and initiatives.
- Requires 3-4 years of experience in teaching, coaching, or school leadership with proven ability in data-driven instruction.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
- Strong project management, communication, and independent work abilities needed.
- Compensation ranges from $88,600 to $104,200 annually, with typical offers near $91,200.
- Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and professional development.
Manager, Teaching & Learning - 5-12 ELA Full 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
Are you passionate about empowering teachers and accelerating student achievement in ELA? As Manager, Teaching & Learning for grades 5-12, you'll work directly with teachers and school leaders across our Boston region to implement high-quality curricula, analyze student data, and drive measurable growth. In this role, you'll combine content expertise with coaching skills to build instructional capacity—designing professional development, modeling exemplary teaching, and supporting leaders in making data-informed decisions that transform student outcomes. If you're energized by working on the ground with educators and seeing the direct impact of your work on students' learning, this role offers meaningful, collaborative work in service of our mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Coach ELA teachers across grades 5-12 through classroom observations, practice clinics, professional development sessions, and Power Meetings to strengthen lesson execution and student outcomes
- Model exemplary ELA instruction and teach key grade spans or content areas in schools as needed
- Build systems for ongoing observation, feedback, and follow-up with teachers and leaders to track progress and adjust support
- Design, facilitate, and lead professional development, practice clinics, and Power Meetings that develop teacher capacity
Curriculum Implementation & Resource Creation
- Use your content expertise to support schools with implementing and adapting 5-12 ELA curricula developed by Uncommon Schools
- Create accessible resources that connect assessment and instruction—including scripted lesson plans and assessment tools—to help teachers and leaders internalize and apply best practices
- Work with schools to leverage instructional blocks strategically and align them with individual teacher strengths
Data Analysis & Action Planning
- Analyze student achievement data across a portfolio of schools to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities
- Track progress on key power standards and create targeted action plans that accelerate student learning
- Partner with Regional Instructional Support Leaders (RISLs) and the Teaching & Learning team to make data-driven programmatic decisions and adjust strategies based on results
Collaboration & Program Support
- Partner with members of the broader K-12 Teaching & Learning team, school leadership, and RISLs on projects and initiatives
- Support additional tasks and projects as needed to advance our teaching and learning mission
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 3–4 years of professional experience driving and coaching student achievement in a grade span, department, or team of teachers
- 3–4 years of directly relevant experience in teaching, school leadership, content coaching, or curriculum development (e.g., teacher, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, or similar role)
- Proven ability to analyze student data and create action plans that directly lead to improved outcomes
- Demonstrated excellence in engagement, communication, and presentation skills
Key Skills & Qualities
- Strong commitment to Uncommon Schools' mission and education philosophy
- Exceptional project management skills, including attention to detail, ability to balance big-picture strategy with actionable steps, and capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- A founder's mentality: you take initiative, work independently, and begin projects without waiting for direction
- Ability to create and sustain meaningful learning partnerships with both adults and students
- Comfort with travel outside your home region approximately once per month
Education
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
Physical Requirements
- Minimal physical demands; primarily desk-based work with extended periods of sitting
- Ability to travel to schools for on-the-ground coaching and support (minimum 3 days per week in schools)
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.
Compensation
Compensation for this role is between $88,600 to $104,200.
Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. If you meet all job description requirements you will likely receive an offer of $91,200.
Benefits
- Regional staff will have the same holidays and sustainability days as school-based staff in their region, and flexible summer PTO
- 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
- 403(b) retirement savings 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 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.
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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