Part Time Permanent Substitute

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education.

CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering lesson plans and engaging students effectively.
• Managing the classroom by maintaining a positive, respectful classroom environment and handling behavior issues.
• Tracking student progress and providing feedback to regular teachers and school administration.
• Maintaining attendance records and ensuring student safety.
• Communicating effectively with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Engaging in ongoing professional growth opportunities such as ongoing training and workshops to stay current with the latest developments in education.

Essential duties:

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership.
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality.
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.

Additional responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent.
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication.
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction.
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies.
• Classroom management skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ Substitute, CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• NJ Criminal History.
• Work authorization in the U.S.
• Tuberculosis Test.
• Experience is a plus.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday.

Work location:

In person. Job types:
Part-time, 10-Month Contract.