Middle School Math Teacher; SY Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Middle School Math Teacher(SY 26-27) (Immediate)

Middle School Math Teacher (SY 26-27) – Immediate

Employer:

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

Location:

Newark, NJ, US
Salary:
Competitive

Role Overview

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned educator to join our team as a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2026-27 academic year.

Reporting Relationship

Middle School Math Teachers are an integral part of our school-based instructional team and report to the School Directors, with regular coaching and support from our instructional coaches and Academic Deans.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

Demonstrate solid content knowledge and understanding of the content matter. Establish, communicate, and demand high expectations for student learning and quality of work. Use a multitude of instructional strategies and activities that are academically rigorous and highly engaging. Execute detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs. Constantly respond to students' learning needs and consistently send the message that this work is important.

Data

Track and analyze student data to identify learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals. Plan and implement strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes. Work collaboratively with the School Director and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data.

Classroom Environment

Build relationships with students that demonstrate an open concern and sense of responsibility for their academic and personal growth. Maintain an efficient, respectful and positive tone. Utilize time to maximize student learning and communicate a tangible sense of urgency. Ensure all students are on task at all times during a lesson. Clearly enforce and emphasize school rules, values and expectations. Supervise students during lunch and transition periods.

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to student and school success. Assume additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrate leadership. Make frequent phone calls, keep parents informed of successes and struggles. Maintain an orderly school culture. Attend professional development sessions. Perform other duties necessary to fulfill the mission of the school.

Qualifications

Relentless work ethic
Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful
Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university; GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification
Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth
Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting strongly preferred
Extremely strong classroom management abilities
NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification
Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with comprehensive network coverage
Up to $5,250 per year in tax-exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement
Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to the role
Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships and spa services
Online counseling services for staff and their dependents via a top-rated therapy app
Pre-tax state pension plan benefit with additional options via voluntary retirement plans
Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans
Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via Vital Check Wellness platform
Starting base salary of $65,000 for teachers certified in New Jersey; $58,000 for teachers certified outside New Jersey until certification obtained

Equal Opportunity Employment

Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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