Class Support Teacher

In-Class Support 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:

• Support teachers and students in the classroom with assistance in the academic and developmental progress of students.
• Assist teachers in delivering educational content by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Helping maintain a positive learning environment by supporting the classroom routines and supervising student behavior.
• Assisting with clerical duties such as setting up equipment, preparing instructional materials, and recording student progress.
• Monitoring students in various settings, including cafeterias, hallways, and during field trips, ensuring their safety and adherence to school policies.
• Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Engage 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.

Opportunities:

• A tenure track position;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan enrollment;
• Tuition reimbursement assistance;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract Salary Starting: $42,000.00 per year