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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

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 $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
  • New Jersey Pension 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

 

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

Uncommon High School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging, rigorous classroom culture focusing on helping all students prepare for college. Our teachers become experts in their course content, and have a keen sense of how to motivate and inspire high school students. At the heart of our English classes is an emphasis on reading and  student-led discourse. Teachers use a variety of instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, and promote strong voice and agency within students. At the conclusion of each high school year students are more prepared for the academic rigor and independence of college coursework, as well as for a long term love of literacy. 

Responsibilities

1.     Instruction

• You'll teach from a robust literature curriculum shared across our high schools that prioritizes inclusive texts, emphasizes diversity, and prepares students for Advanced Placement (AP), SAT and collegiate level coursework. 
• You'll conduct a deep exploration of daily content in order to guide students to analyze books by authors like James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare, and Yaa Gyasi; books that ignite a passion for literature, sharpen a critical eye for examining the world, and deepen students’ intellectual identity. 
• You’ll develop students’ independent and collaborative reading, writing, and discussion skills. 
• You'll facilitate student-led discourse, teaching students to use evidence to make sophisticated claims, and to synthesize and evaluate arguments and rhetoric.
• You’ll analyze student comprehension and writing regularly and determine how to adapt and write your own lessons to maximize student learning. 
• You’ll partner with your department and your grade level team on content and instructional strategies that support your students and help all students succeed. 

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 child's learning needs.
• You'll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
• You'll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate 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.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
• An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners 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 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.

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 $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
  • New Jersey Pension 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

 

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

Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child’s individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• You’ll teach both Music and Spanish to three Pre-K cohorts using a rotating instructional schedule.
  
   
• You’ll design and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligned to general education thematic units.
  
   
• You’ll develop a clear scope and sequence in collaboration with the Director to ensure instructional coherence and progression.
  
   
• You’ll collaborate with school leadership to create and maintain a performance calendar that highlights student learning and growth.

2. Data Analysis

• You’ll meet weekly with your Director 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. Classroom Culture

• You’ll implement Uncommon’s instructional model and collaborate with the instructional coach and Director to ensure students meet academic and performance goals.
  
   
• You’ll use multiple data sources, including assessments and classroom quality observations, to make day-to-day instructional decisions (reflective).
  
   
• You’ll provide early learning experiences that foster positive feelings about school, teachers, and the broader community (nurturing).
  
   
• You’ll support student development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic domains (balanced).
  
   
• You’ll apply a variety of strategies to promote both conceptual understanding and skill development.
  
   
• You’ll model and support expressive and receptive language development throughout the school day.
• You’ll support administrative and operational tasks, including document creation, office support, and responding to student send-outs.
  
   
• You’ll assist with behavior interventions, student supervision, and accurate record-keeping to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

4. School Culture

• You’ll provide classroom coverage as needed to ensure continuity of instruction and supervision.
  
   
• You’ll build strong, positive relationships with students so they feel seen, valued, and supported.
  
   
• You’ll partner with families to ensure appropriate resources are in place to support student learning and development.
  
   
• You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
  
   
• You’ll support daily school operations including morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, transitions, and after-school dismissal.
  
   
• You’ll participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community, model core values, and support student achievement.
  
   
• You’ll collaborate with teaching partners and grade-level teams to set academic goals and strengthen instructional practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 $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
  • New Jersey Pension 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

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

Uncommon Pre-K Teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student from the very start. Teachers and students engage in an environment that fosters curiosity, achievement, respect, and empathy (CARE). Our classrooms are engaging, intentional, and playful, and our educators encourage core values of respect and hard work while celebrating each child’s individuality. Through this work, teachers lay the academic and social-emotional foundations that carry students to and through college. Pre-K classrooms are led by teaching teams that include a lead teacher and an apprentice teacher.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

• You’ll co-teach and build an engaging and joyful classroom environment that encourages mastery and empowers students to learn through exploration and purposeful play.
  
   
• You’ll teach literacy (reading comprehension, phonics, language development, vocabulary, and writing), mathematics, and core knowledge (science and social studies).
  
   
• You’ll collaborate with the teaching team (lead & apprentice teachers) to facilitate free-choice centers and small group instruction.

2. Data Analysis

• You’ll meet weekly with your Director 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. Classroom Culture

• You’ll implement Uncommon’s instructional model and collaborate with the instructional coach and Director to ensure students meet academic and performance goals.
  
   
• You’ll use multiple data sources, including assessments and classroom quality observations, to make day-to-day instructional decisions (reflective).
  
   
• You’ll provide early learning experiences that foster positive feelings about school, teachers, and the broader community (nurturing).
  
   
• You’ll support student development across social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic domains (balanced).
  
   
• You’ll apply a variety of strategies to promote both conceptual understanding and skill development.
  
   
• You’ll model and support expressive and receptive language development throughout the school day.
• You’ll support administrative and operational tasks, including document creation, office support, and responding to student send-outs.
  
   
• You’ll assist with behavior interventions, student supervision, and accurate record-keeping to maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.

4. School Culture

• You’ll provide classroom coverage as needed to ensure continuity of instruction and supervision.
  
   
• You’ll build strong, positive relationships with students so they feel seen, valued, and supported.
  
   
• You’ll partner with families to ensure appropriate resources are in place to support student learning and development.
  
   
• You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching.
  
   
• You’ll support daily school operations including morning arrival, lunch duty, student assemblies, transitions, and after-school dismissal.
  
   
• You’ll participate in weekly school-wide meetings to foster community, model core values, and support student achievement.
  
   
• You’ll collaborate with teaching partners and grade-level teams to set academic goals and strengthen instructional practice.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 $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
  • New Jersey Pension 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

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

All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of our students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 25-26 and 26-27 school years.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
• Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
• Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
• Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in Augustand instructional training throughout the school year
• Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year

Qualifications

Strong applicants for all teaching roles  (new and experienced) will possess the following:

• Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
• Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
• Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
• Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students. 
• A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.

Additional qualifications for experienced teachers:

• Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
• Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have received a Bachelor's degree from a college or university before employment begins
• Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins

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 $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
  • New Jersey Pension 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

 

Position Summary:

As an Efficiency Project Estimator at Ecosave you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a database of contractors, accurately estimating construction costs, identifying scope gaps, risk mitigation and contractor dispute support associated with Power Generation, HVAC Upgrades, Mechanical, Civil, Plumbing, Electrical and related energy conservation measures. You will collaborate with our engineering, project management and Service teams to develop detailed project estimates, ensuring that our clients receive cost-effective solutions for their energy efficiency needs.

This role requires strong analytical skills and plays a critical part in Ecosave's performance-based ESCO delivery model, where project estimates directly support guaranteed energy and maintenance savings. The estimator must balance accuracy, constructability, code compliance, and long-term asset performance to ensure risk is appropriately managed while maximizing client and company value.

Responsibilities:

Cost Estimation with Multi-Trade Scope Ownership: Develop accurate, comprehensive and integrated cost estimates covering HVAC, electrical and power equipment, civil, mechanical, plumbing, controls, and general labor scopes, ensuring no scope gaps or misaligned assumptions.

Scope Development: Assist engineering and project teams with SOW development.

Project Assessment: Collaborate with the engineering team to assess project requirements, energy-saving technologies, and the scope of work to be performed. Work with Engineering to proactively form scopes of work for best practices and efficient installation.

Material and Labor Cost Analysis: Research and evaluate material and labor costs in the local market, keeping abreast of industry trends and fluctuations Maintains, estimating and contractor database(s). Streamlines bidding and cost foraging using Procore interacting with Project Coordinators to gather legacy information and documentation.

AI-Enabled Estimating: Leverage AI-assisted estimating tools, historical project data, equipment pricing databases, and predictive cost models to improve accuracy, consistency, and speed of estimates

Proposal Development: Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for clients, providing clear and concise cost breakdowns and savings projections. Work with Project Management to effectively secure pricing for equipment and works using best practices to estimate the entire project cost.

Financial Sensitivity and Cost Optimization: Develop estimates with a clear understanding of savings realization, lifecycle cost, and long-term O&M implications inherent in performance-based energy service contracts. Identify opportunities to optimize project costs without compromising energy efficiency goals, making value driven decisions for equipment and system selections.

Risk Assessment: Evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with energy conservation projects and propose mitigation strategies. Identify scope gap, risks associated with labor, codes of practice and installation feasibility. Enables the dispute resolution process with data and cost documentation to substantiate claims and settlements.

Collaboration (Site Validation & Field Collaboration): Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure the alignment of project estimates with the client's goals and objectives. Participate in site visits (up to 25% travel) to ensure constructability review is inclusive of local code requirements and installation feasibility.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and organized records of cost estimates, project documentation, and historical data for future reference.

Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest advancements in energy conservation technologies and industry best practices, incorporating new knowledge into cost estimation processes.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, related field and or 15 years of direct estimating, quantities surveying experience in multi-trade project environment in energy conservation market with commercial and industrial experience.
• The preferred candidate has multiple trade experience and in field depth of installation from construction management or commissioning projects.
• Proven 10 years' experience as a construction estimator with a focus on HVAC and energy conservation projects.
• Strong proficiency in cost estimation software
• Experience working in Procore, Salesforce and SAP environment is preferred.
• Experience using AI-driven or data-augmented estimating tools
• Proven ability to balance risk vs. opportunity in estimates tied to guaranteed outcomes. Balance estimates and hard costing decisions.
• Comfort operating in performance-based, long-term asset ownership environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and conservation methods.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes, regulations, local labor laws, prevailing wage structures and industry standards.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Please do not apply if you are not within driving distance of the job location.

Responsibilities

• Establishing scrum per the Scrum Guide by helping everyone understand scrum theory and practice
• Ensure the effectiveness of delivery of the scrum team by enabling the team to improve their practices continually by teaching the team to be cross-functional and self-managing.
• Coach the team to hold productive, positive events within their timeboxes, cause the removal of impediments, and helping the team focus on creating a usable, valuable increment that meets the team Definition of Done
• Teach the team to improve the transparency of their process and work product
• Facilitate scrum events as needed, stakeholder collaboration, and backlog refinement as requested by the Product Owner.
• Help the Product Owner discover new ways to refine and manage the backlog and teach them how to use empirical product planning.
• Help the organization to adopt empirical planning methods and work with outside groups to help them work successfully with the Scrum Team
• Teach stakeholders to participate in successful Sprint Review events such that everyone can see what happened during the sprint and help to improve things.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of widely successful Agile techniques: Forecasting techniques and flow metrics, online whiteboarding, liberating structures, different methods for authoring product backlog items, ordering techniques for a backlog, pair/mob programming, various interesting retrospective techniques, stances of a servant leader, Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Integration
• Excellent skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency
• Kanban, Scrum with Kanban, Scrum, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean applied to Knowledge Work
• Experience and knowledge working with Lean-Kanban product technology and services teams
• Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating team collaboration and communication
• Experience and comfortability in coaching and collaborating with stakeholders in a client-facing role.
• Scrum Guide Expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in training and coaching software development teams

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of working experience as a Scrum Master
• Scrum Master certification from recognized agency; PSM II and more from preferred

Kanban or equivalent certification – Kanban Management Professional (KMP) or higher (bonus)