Role: Elementary Teacher (SY 2024-25)
Location: Plainfield, NJ, 07062
Position: Long Term Contract

Responsibilities:

• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.
• Create a safe and conducive classroom environment that encourages learning and risk-taking.
• Prepare lessons that reflect best practices and accommodate individual differences of students.
• Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals and communicate these objectives to the students.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with best practices and the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Assess student learning on an ongoing basis, providing frequent student feedback, information to parents and written progress reports.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Make provisions for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required.
• 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:

• 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.
• 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 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.94 - $45.42 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification for the state of New Jersey (Required)

Work Location: In person