ELEMENTARY TEACHER ROLE OVERVIEW:
A teacher at College Achieve Charter School will provide students rigorous and relevant learning activities and experiences designed to prepare each student to excel at a top college or university. This position is critical in building strong relationships with our students in order to best meet their individual needs and further the mission of College Achieve.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
A College Achieve Teacher will:
Help to shape the culture of a growing College Achieve community by establishing high expectations and paving the way for each new class of students
Work as part of an entrepreneurial team to create policies, curricula, and instructional methods that demand rigor and relevance
All College Achieve Teachers will:
Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the studentsCreate a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and encourages students to take risks in their learningPrepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of studentsPrepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisorEncourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behaviorGuide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and communicate these objectives to the studentsEmploy a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.Strive to implement College Achieve’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectivesAssess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reportsMaintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulationsAssist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conductMake provisions for being available to the students and to the parents for education-related purposes outside of the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable termsParticipate in all professional development opportunitiesEstablish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community membersPerform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Knowledge:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or universityNew Jersey Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable, i.e. P-3 or K-8
Compensation: 55K-70K, *performance bonuses & retention bonus available
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Professional development assistance & Availability of Lesson Plan Repository for daily use Referral program
NJ State Retirement Plan (pension system)
Vision insurance
We also offer extended time off for Thanksgiving and winter breaks.
Skills:
Ability to establish rapport with families and childrenArticulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiativeStrong organizational and planning skillsPossession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all childrenPossession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through collegeCommitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of College AchieveMotivation to grow as an educational professionalWillingness to be an active member of a professional learning communityProficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
School subjects:
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plainfield, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person