PREKINDERGARTEN TEACHER PK-3 Certification Required

Job Description

Teachers are primarily responsible for implementing and developing the NECCS’ curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, NECCS seeks teachers committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade-level team and driven to improve students' minds and lives in and out of the classroom.

Specific Responsibilities

• Plan daily lessons that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and are aligned with the school’s curriculum;
• Establish and communicate clear measurable objectives for all learning activities;
• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;
• Utilize assessment data to individualize/ personalize refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;
• Monitor the progress of individual students and use formative and summative data information to adjust teaching strategies;
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development in PowerSchool, including data entry of grades, assessments, and parent communication when necessary.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, professional development, summer institute and school-wide functions;
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures aligned with the school’s philosophy and practices;
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and social-emotional learning needs, (i.e. restorative justice, equity)
• Collaborate with classroom Associate Teacher, instructional aides and support staff to maintain and implement a rigorous instructional program.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school;
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings;
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students and colleagues and establish a two-way system of communication with parents and guardians to communicate necessary information regarding student progress and student needs;
• Maintaining anecdotal notes using Teacher Strategies GOLD.
• Adhering to all school policies, legal and educational requirements to ensure students well-being.
• Familiarity with and implementation of ECERS (space and furnishings, personal care routines, language-reasoning, activities, interactions, program structure, and parents and staff. )
• Develop Student Growth Objectives (SGO) to transition more individualized, personalized instruction, equity and access.
• Implementing appropriate RTI process as necessary.
• Work with the school leadership team to develop external and internal community engagement strategies for the school.
• Assist in organizing/planning events to recognize and celebrate accomplishments of students and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Designee.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of academic subjects and instructional best practices that lead to high student engagement;
• Working knowledge of Tools of the Mind.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player and problem solve;
• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
• A New Jersey Department of Education PK-3 Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) required
• Two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred.;

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000