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

Achievers Early College Prep; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $2,500

Job summary

Achievers Early College Prep in Trenton, NJ is seeking a passionate 8th Grade Math Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to ensuring each student succeeds. Responsibilities include developing and implementing curriculum, analyzing student data, and collaborating with teaching staff.

A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's preferred, alongside a valid state certification. A $2,500 signing bonus is offered for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• 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 and ensure student success.
• Design and implement assessments measuring academic standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep’s mission

Ability to analyze student work and data

Expert in content knowledge in Mathematics

Ability to teach Intervention Math

Culturally aware and sensitive

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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

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 marketplace 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 schools which rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and learning as a means to dramatically increase student achievement; develops 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 a sense 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 is a MUST!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Middle School Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Achievers’ 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 consequences for student behavior
• Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
• Able to teach remotely and in‑person (school is currently remote and will work with the right candidate on scheduling flexibility)

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ROLE

Achievers Early College Prep is a gap‑closing, “All‑in”, team‑oriented charter school focused on results for kids. This role requires a significant amount of standing, teaching, grading, annotating and assessing student work quickly; writing or internalizing plans quickly and regularly; engaging in learning and feedback protocols, and being open to observations and growth‑oriented feedback. Are you able to meet the requirements of this role?

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

As set forth in Achievers Early College Prep’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.