Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 7/14/2025
• Location:
  
  Jersey City Global Charter School

To provide a class environment which fosters learning and personal growth; to help students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge relevant to their grade level and provide a good foundation for continued education as well as maintain positive relationships with caregivers and staff members.

To facilitate student success in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of students' providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.

• Provide instruction to students in accordance with the JCGCS’ curriculums.
• Develop lessons and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each student.
• Establish objectives in the preparation of lesson plans.
• Maintains excellent and clear records of students’ educational progress in class through the use of board approved platforms.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior necessary to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
• Consult with members of the child study team regarding each student's educational program, academic program and personal growth.
• Meets at least once annually with the case manager, caregivers and other professional staff to review and revise the IEP and placement of each assigned student if applicable.
• Communicate with caregivers through conferences, and other means to inform them about the school's program and discuss the students progress.
• Participates in school level planning, such as grade level meetings, staff meetings and professional learning communities.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's individualized learning plan.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their goals.
• Adheres to procedural requirements, including due process timelines.
• Establishes and maintains student control and discipline in the classroom, school premises or during school activities by communicating expectations of appropriate behavior.
• Employs and implements a classroom structure and consistency to encourage student responsibility, cooperation and mutual respect consistent with district policies and procedures.
• If applicable, provides instructional direction to paraprofessional support staff: assigns activities, provides guidance and instructional oversight.
• Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district and departmental meetings.
• Keeps abreast of changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies.
• Participate and implement core values of the JCGCS Micro Society model.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s Degree preferred.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Elementary Education, K-6.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Knowledge of research based practices, techniques and approaches.
• Knowledge of child development theories and development stages and needs.
• Knowledge of current trends, theories and technologies pertaining to learning and instruction.
• Knowledge of assessment procedures and techniques, test construction and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies, techniques and interventions related to job assignment.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies and software, equipment, tools and devices used presenting instruction, documenting assessments, student progress or other classroom administrative requirements of the district.
• Skilled in planning and developing lesson plans consistent with approved program curriculum.
• Skilled in presenting complex materials and concepts in an understandable and grade appropriate manner.
• Skilled in developing assessment tools, assessing and evaluating student performance and needs.
• Skilled in leading group processes/discussions, utilizing a variety of instruction aids and technologies.
• Ability to write reports, lesson plans, learning objectives, tests, and assists in writing and reviewing curriculum using and applying professional/technical concepts, principles and terminology.
• Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with parents, students, staff and other educational professionals over instructional needs, concerns or problems of the student and district.
• Dealing with children, staff, parents,…