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WORK @ THE U SCHOOL!

Overview

The U School stands for users at the center. This means that schools must work for the people that use them (learners, educators and parents). We do this first by:
  • creating caring connections for all learners and educators
  • design clear and coherent learning experiences connected to real-problems worth solving
  • support the development of each learner

Finally, our different learning spaces balance the need to build essential skills with cultivating future problem solvers, who possess the creative confidence to tackle any and all challenges placed before them. 

At the U School we have aligned values with the ways we do things.  We not only expect dynamic, rich and challenging learning environments tailored to the needs and interests of each student, but also teachers to be impactful in ways that extend beyond the traditional classroom.  Teaching at The U School is not just about delivery of content materials and curriculum, although they remain critically important, but about the exciting methods of engagement and visceral connection of students to the application of knowledge, school values, and habits of success with the purpose of building student expertise through partnerships and project-based learning. 

We seek adults with the passion, audacity, and purpose to think about learning in ways that work for all users and are committed to LOVE, DREAM and DO with youth.

The Certifications we seek for 2018-2019

Physics
  • ​1- focus on 9th grade Physics/Physical Science 
Math 
  • 1 - Geo/Alg2
  • 1- Alg 2/Pre-Calc
Special Education
​LS English or Math
 We welcome ANY combinations of the aforementioned certifications. We are also interested in people with other valuable experience or passions such as:
  • Engineering/Making
  • Media Development 
  • Community Development/Organizing
  • Programming

Application  AND SELECTION Process

stage 1

Submit Educator Application (Resume + Cover Letter)
  • In your cover letter weave in elements/anecdotes that highlight your commitment to youth development and passion for educational equity.

stage  2

A visit to the school.

stage 3

Performance Tasks (unit design challenge and practice reflection) + Panel Interview (scenario based questions from school stakeholders) + Classroom Observation

Stage 4

Final One on One Conversation w/ Principal + Reference Checks 
NOTE: External candidates must complete Office of Talent screening process as well. 

    Educator Application

    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
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Contact US 

2000 N. 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Phone: 215.400.7460