Do teachers need to be certified to work at an Uncommon school?
Certification requirements vary on a state-by-state basis. In New Jersey, all teachers must be certified, and Uncommon Schools helps teachers navigate the alternate route process to secure their teaching credentials. In New York, while the state does not require that 100% of teachers be certified at each charter school, the rules under the “No Child Left Behind” Law mean that teachers need to get their licenses with reasonable speed. Uncommon Schools is able to ensure that its teachers are enrolled in a Master’s program that provides provisional certification and, more importantly, high quality training.