The College Seminar Teacher is responsible for the implementation of Uncommon’s college seminar curriculum.  The College Seminar Teacher will teach freshmen and sophomores with the goal of students building a stronger sense of purpose, a college-going mindset, and a tool kit of strong high school habits to ensure their academic and personal success. The College Seminar Teacher will also support the college office and assist with other college and school-wide initiatives as needed. The College Seminar Teacher role is a great opportunity for an experienced academic teacher who may be interested in transitioning to a College Counselor position. If successful in this role, the College Seminar Teacher may be considered for a College Counseling position in the subsequent school year if there is an opening. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESImplement College Seminar 9 and 10 curricula and activities to meet our high academic standardsBuild a college-going culture and mindset in our 9th and 10th grade students through effective implementation of curriculum, motivation, and inspirationFocus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needsCreate a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conductCommunicate effectively with students, families, and colleaguesCommit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school yearSupport with operations and administrative tasks in the college office, as directed by the Director of College Counseling, College Team and school leadersProvide school-wide coverage and perform other whole-school teacher duties as needed
