Substitute Teacher

About the role

Join a high-performing charter school that achieves academic success while supporting teachers through effective programs and professional development. We are expanding, adding grade levels and hiring teachers each year. Work in a diverse school environment and enjoy the cultural vibrancy of Jersey City, Hoboken, and nearby New York City.

Responsibilities

• Values, Expectations, and Commitment: Uphold the School’s values and mission, maintain high expectations for all students, and commit to helping every student achieve their full potential.
• Student Learning: Take responsibility for students’ learning progress, ensuring it meets or exceeds the School’s high standards. Actively develop solutions, seek peer and leader support, and utilize school resources as needed.
• Teaching and Assessment: Plan and deliver engaging, measurable lessons using school-provided curricular materials or your own designs. Administer regular formative assessments to tailor instruction to students' needs.
• Culture and Classroom Management: Model and communicate behaviors aligned with the School’s high expectations and caring climate. Apply rules consistently, use preventive discipline, and supervise students effectively.
• Teamwork and Professional Development: Collaborate with peers, attend professional development sessions, participate in planning meetings, and engage in professional learning communities (PLCs).
• Special Needs and ELL Students: Work with special education and ELL staff to implement programs and comply with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Hold or be pursuing New Jersey Department of Education certification to teach Math at the middle school level (CE, CEAS, or Standard certificate).

Benefits

• Teacher Supports:
  • Career-long coaching and professional development from Academy Dean, Dean of Students, Grade Level/Department Head, and Coordinator of Special Education.
  • Collaboration with grade-level peers in professional learning communities (PLCs).
  • Research-based curriculum and aligned formative assessments to identify student needs.
  • Full-time reading and math specialists for student tutoring, and social workers for student support.
  • Afterschool program staffed by Academic Tutors to limit teacher workdays.
  • Abundant planning periods during the school day.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA).
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays).
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Training & Development.