8th Grade NJ CERTIFIED Math Teacher (2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School seeks a Middle School Math teacher to advance a rigorous curriculum for grades 6-12, focusing on intervention strategies that close gaps in math achievement. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction and collaborative planning with grade-level teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong content knowledge in Mathematics, experience with interventions, and a track record of improving student outcomes, while engaging families and the broader

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an upper elementary or middle school with an underserved population.
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results.
• Valid State Certification requested.

Responsibilities

• Implement and develop Achievers’ curriculum to support math mastery.
• Teach Intervention Math and design assessments to measure progress toward standards.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams on curriculum development and school-wide initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Mathematics expertise

Intervention techniques

Assessment design

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

About Achievers

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a course of study in STEM fields and Digital Media Arts following the 8th grade and earn up to 60 college credits, enabling students to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond.

Achievers Fit

• Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission
• Thrives in a startup environment (comfort with change and ambiguity, takes initiative)
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
• Experience in school(s) which rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and learning as a means to dramatically increasing student achievement develop content knowledge and skills (preferred)
• Exhibits a laser-focus on rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
• Strong skill in analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”
• Belief in and alignment with Achievers core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable!
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking a MUST!

About The Role

Middle School Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Achiever’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Achievers Early College Prep seeks middle school teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. Teachers will have and be able to do the following:

• Expert in content knowledge in Mathematics
• Able to teach Intervention Math
• Extensive knowledge of Mathematics interventions that specifically target math skills
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consecutive for student behavior
• Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Minimum of two years teaching experience in an upper elementary or middle school with an underserved population
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Valid State Certification requested

SIGNING BONUS

• The successful candidate will attract a $2,500 signing bonus