--- title: Elementary Teacher at Uncommon Schools in Camden, NJ description: Uncommon Schools is hiring for the Elementary Teacher role in Camden, NJ. Pays $56K–$80K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/elementary-teacher-at-uncommon-schools-01a0b3a5-918e-785d-981c-7f2cfa4cc66d date: 2026-11-13T19:18:45Z og_description: Join Uncommon Schools as Elementary Teacher in Camden, NJ. Pays $56K–$80K per year. Full-time role. Requires 1+ year of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/v9n9tg.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Uncommon Schools](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uncommon-schools?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Camden, NJ | | **Salary** | $56K/yr - $80K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 42 days ago (2026-10-02), reposted 2 times | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Uncommon Schools sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 5 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Uncommon Schools. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $55,000 – $68,000 a year (median $63,000). ## 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! Uncommon Elementary School Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Our teachers and students engage in a culturally-responsive, fast-paced, and fun learning environment. We have built a community where teachers encourage our core values of respect and hard work while celebrating the uniqueness of each student and laying the academic foundations that carry students to and through college. **Responsibilities** **1. Instruction** - You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to engage in academic discourse. - You’ll teach the basic principles of mathematics. - You’ll teach reading and writing to build students' literacy skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. - You’ll teach an ELA curriculum that prioritizes meaningful texts and topics that are interesting and relevant. - You'll teach a Science curriculum that prioritizes knowledge of geology, astronomy, ecology, and cycles in nature to ensure students understand climate change and how to take care of the Earth. - You'll teach a Social Studies curriculum that incorporates analyses of America's diverse histories, with an emphasis on cultural and civic awareness. **2. Data Analysis** - You'll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments. - You'll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom. **3. 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 children’s learning needs. - You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions. - You’ll support morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, class transitions, and after-school dismissal. - You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to foster community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement. - You'll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies. - A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development - An enthusiasm for working with families 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). * Academic expertise in Elementary Education, Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study. * 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. **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. **Our Approach to AI and Your Application** At 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. **Compensation** 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 * Retirement benefits available based on role eligibility - Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) - Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits **A detailed list of all **SY 26-27** benefits is located [HERE](https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZlZ85Go9jEmR2d1ajhDQ-B6Fji7RTu5/view?usp=drive_link).* 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.   ## Skills - English Language Arts - K-12 Education - Self-Directed Learning - Teacher : Professional Teaching Certificate - Mentoring - Mathematics - Instructional Strategies - Teacher Certification - English - Phonics Instruction - Elementary Education (Grades K-6) - Writing - Coaching ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Unpaid Leave - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Sick Leave - Child/Elder Care - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [More jobs at Uncommon Schools](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uncommon-schools?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [K-12 Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/k-12-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Elementary School Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/k-12-education/elementary-school-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62208 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17370 jobs - [Camden, NJ](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey/camden?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1399 jobs - [Uncommon Schools](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uncommon-schools?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 127 jobs ## Related pages - [New Jersey](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 62208 jobs - [Primary and Secondary Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/primary-and-secondary-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17370 jobs - [Camden, NJ](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/new-jersey/camden?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1399 jobs - [Uncommon Schools](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/uncommon-schools?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 127 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)