Middle School Teacher

Position Type:

Middle School Teaching

Date Posted:

4/12/2024

Location:

College Achieve Central Charter School

Closing Date:

05/24/2024

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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 students

Create a classroom environment that is safe, conducive to learning, and encourages students to take risks in their learning

Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodations for individual differences of students

Prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor

Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

Guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and communicate these objectives to the students

Employ 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 objectives

Assess student learning, through observations, authentic performance, and more formal methods, in an ongoing manner, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports

Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulations

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct

Make 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 terms

Participate in all professional development opportunities

Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and community members

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Knowledge:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and/or subject area of assignment, if applicable, i.e. K-6, K-8)

Compensation: 55K-80K, *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 children

Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative

Strong organizational and planning skills

Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children

Possession of a sense of urgency to do whatever it takes to assure that every student gets to and through college

Commitment to the vision, mission, values and goals of College Achieve

Motivation to grow as an educational professional

Willingness to be an active member of a professional learning community

Proficiency using computers, printers, copy machines, and fax machines