English Teacher - Middle School

Middle School English 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. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School,  US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National Charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, % graduation rate, % acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011.

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:

• Instructing students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to enhance their literacy and communication skills.
• Teaching Language Arts to various grade levels skills such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and composition.
• Incorporating formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed.
• Supporting the academic and personal growth of students.
• Regularly assessing student progress through assignments, tests, and observations, providing timely feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Establishing and maintaining a disciplined classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and active learning.
• Working closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Maintaining open communication with students, parents, and administrators regarding academic progress and classroom activities.
• Engaging in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and developments in Language Arts 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 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.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost.
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

Work Location:

In person Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract Salary Starting: $64,000.00 per year