Elementary Grades 3-5

Learning Community Charter School; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Community Charter School in Jersey City, NJ, seeks an Upper Elementary Teacher dedicated to empowering every student. The role emphasizes collaborative, joyful instruction and a data-informed practice to support growth in grades 3–5.

Certification in NJ K-6 is required, with a commitment to equitable teaching and social-emotional learning. The position involves a whole-day demo lesson, team planning, and ongoing assessment with families, within a diverse, student-centered culture that

Qualifications

• Certification in K-6 elementary education (NJ or another state).
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons for all learners with data-informed instruction.
• Ability to build relationships with students and families.
• Willingness to collaborate on grade-level teams to support social-emotional growth.
• Commitment to sharing best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons for diverse learners.
• Use data to drive instructional decisions and monitor progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and families.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams to design learning experiences and support social-emotional growth.
• Share best practices and contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

deliver engaging lessons

data-driven instruction

build relationships with students and家

Education

K-6 Elementary Certification (NJ)

Job description

For over the past 30 years, Learning Community Charter School (LCCS) has been a school focused on fulfilling our mission: helping our students make a difference in their communities through what they learn at LCCS. Over the past 30 years, we created a dynamic culture and community focused on our core values of showing compassion, being accountable, and striving for growth. That means that we are a school where teacher voice and autonomy are not valued; they are essential to our success. Our students are kind, caring, and warm, and the moment you enter LCCS, you feel the joy of learning and building community. We are an Association of Middle Level Education School of Distinction due to our unique academic program, high academic performance, and student-centered culture and climate. We are the most diverse school in New Jersey in terms of faculty and student demographics, and we take pride in this fact. Come join our team; we are changing lives, changing our community, and the world through our important work.

Upper Elementary Teacher

We are looking for a teacher who just doesn't want a classroom - they want to make an impact. You're right for this role if you believe that all students can succeed, you're hungry to grow in your practice, and you thrive in a highly collaborative, innovative, joyful environment focused on changing kids' lives for the better.

Our upper elementary teacher will:

• believe in 100% student success.
• approach teaching as a team effort, not a solo act.
• take ownership of results and adjust when students struggle.
• be open to feedback and drive to improve.
• convey their passion for students' growth academically and socially and emotionally.
• obtain New Jersey (or another state's) certification in K-6 elementary education.

The skills our Upper Elementary teacher needs are

• to deliver engaging lessons for all learners
• using data to drive decisions
• builds strong relationships with students and families
• collaborates and is ready to be part of grade-level teams to create learning experiences and support students in our middle school's social and emotional growth
• shares best practices.

Application Process

We're hiring with urgency but not in a rush. Our process includes:

• A resume review
• A preliminary phone or Zoom interview
• A whole-day visit to LCCS to teach a demo lesson, observe lessons, meet colleagues, analyze student work, and participate in a formal group interview. We want you to know if we are the right fit for you just as much as we need to know that about you.

Salary Range: $62,000-80,000 based on teaching experience and education level