Uncommon Schools

"In order to be an effective teacher, you need to spend time really preparing and paying attention to student work." Our very own Michael Mann, head of school at Washington Park High School, spoke with Chalkbeat about his path to teaching, his advice for educators, and how he supports the students and families in his community. 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ejx5eA_D

Juliana Worrell, Chief Schools Officer at Uncommon, says we’re the place to go if you wanna be your BEST. 🚀 If you —have an uncompromising commitment to excellence —have an unwavering drive for improvement —want to be part of an unstoppable team working together for kids join the Uncommon Schools team! 🚀 Change History. Apply Today: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRiq6yrJ

🚀 Help Shape a 9th Grader’s Future, One Interview at a Time! 👨🎓 At Uncommon Schools, we’re launching a new digital Speaker Series to give our 9th graders an inside look at what your work really feels like, beyond the job title. 𝗜'𝗺 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲. We'll then edit your insights to a 5-10 minute "Day in the Life" video which will be featured in our 9th Grade College Seminar classes. We’re looking for professionals across fields including...  • 𝗟𝗮𝘄 & 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸: Lawyers, Risk Analysts, Cybersecurity Analysts  • 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Investment Bankers, Consultants  • 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 & 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Doctors, Engineers  • 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮: Fashion Designers, Film Directors, Marketers  • 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: Agents, Account Executives, Copywriters  • And more! 🙌 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻:  1. Comment below or DM me to express interest.  2. I’ll connect you with our team.  3. Show up at our Manhattan office for a fun, fast 1‑hour video shoot! Your story could light the spark for a student’s future career path - thanks in advance for your help! Ayodele Alli Liv Anderson Rachel Mattison

Join the Uncommon Journey! 💙 We have some open roles for mission-driven educators who want to prepare our students to thrive in college and beyond. And because you invest in our students, we invest in you. Coaching, feedback, and professional development are incredibly important to us. Find the role best for you: 🏫 15:1 High School Special Education Teacher (NYC) https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/XYf850WsVmy 🎓 Alumni Success Coach (Boston) https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/Hlkp50WsVmx ✏️ MS ELA Teacher (Camden) https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/UHVe50WsVmz 🖍️ Elementary Teacher (ROC) https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/Z7el50WsVmA Make a difference in our students' lives — and your own. Apply now!

It's fabulous to see our Co-Chief Executive Officer Julie Jackson featured in CharterFolk. She shares her leadership style, how North Star gave her the opportunity to grow, and what led her to a career in education. Julie's commitment to professional development includes shepherding teachers through the Master Teacher Institute as an opportunity for teachers to gain coaching, support, and empowerment. “If you can make someone better in 40 minutes, and they can make students better in that same time period — that’s impact,” said Julie. “We don’t just talk about excellence. We build it.” Thank you, Charter Folk, for spending time with Julie and Uncommon. Read the profile below 👇 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ecH_4jJP

Simple questions drive engagement. That’s what veteran math teacher, Katherine Goett, at North Star Academy, believes. Read about how she gets kids talking in her Algebra I class at Downtown Middle School in this profile of a teacher who excels at student engagement in a potentially challenging environment. 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e_XdzFWT

Grab a tissue and watch the heartwarming moment when journalist Jorge Ramos surprises our recent UCC graduate, Camila, in her home! 🤩 Camila wrote her QuestBridge essay about Jorge and how watching him on TV every night inspired her to pursue a career in journalism. The two spoke about how this scholarship changed her life and that she hopes to be an inspiration for many other young Latinas. Camila heads off to Wesleyan University in the fall! Thank you to Jorge Ramos and his team for coming to surprise Camila and making her dream come true. Watch the story below! https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ebh4CxFG

We’re #hiring a new Director, External Strategy in New York, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Congratulations to Principal Chelsea McWilliams of Roxbury Prep High School for being named a 2025 Commonwealth Heroine! This is a well-deserved honor for Principal McWilliams' leadership and impact. Her dedication to students and the community is second to none. 💙

Uncommon’s own Brett Peiser and Julie Jackson made the Top 100 Brooklyn Power Players list from City & State! What a great honor! 🤩 🔗 https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pow.ly/n9XV50Wk5WW