Elementary Math Teacher

Access Educational Advisors, LLC; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 61,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family‑like environment

Supportive collaboration

Job summary

Queen City Academy Charter School in Plainfield, New Jersey is seeking an Elementary School Math Teacher for grades 1–3. You will teach fundamental math concepts and develop a culturally responsive curriculum to foster critical thinking and problem‑solving in a growing K‑12 community.

You will collaborate with the principal and instructional coach, differentiate instruction, build student relationships, and engage families to support each learner’s growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (we provide guidance on full certification).
• Proof of passing required PRAXIS tests.
• Mastery of elementary math content and pedagogical best practices.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and students.
• Team‑oriented mindset with high expectations for student achievement.
• Understanding of elementary child development and age‑appropriate instruction.
• Commitment to Queen City Academy's mission of lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond for student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental elementary math concepts—ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, the number system, and beyond.
• Develop culturally responsive math curriculum and bring culturally responsive problem‑solving into every lesson.
• Inspire students to wrestle with problems and think critically about multiple paths to a solution.
• Demonstrate infectious enthusiasm for mathematics that builds confidence and meaningful engagement.
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and respond to assessment trends.
• Learn and apply strategies for differentiating instruction to meet every learner where they are.
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard.
• Partner with families to ensure every child has the resources they need to support their learning.
• Serve as a living example of our core values, taking part in weekly school‑wide meetings.
• Team up with your grade‑level colleagues to set academic objectives and put strong teaching techniques into practice.
• Embrace Queen City Academy as a true community, supporting school events and activities.
• Commit to continuous professional development through workshops, school visits, and webinars.
• Model the self‑discipline, ethical behavior, and excellence we expect from our scholars.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and communicate effectively across lines of difference.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility

Proof of passing PRAXIS tests

Mastery of elementary math content and pedagogical best practices

Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and students

Team‑oriented mindset with high expectations for student achievement

Understanding of elementary child development and age‑appropriate instruction

Commitment to Queen City Academy's mission of lifelong learners and critical thinkers

Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond for student success

Job description

IGNITE CONFIDENCE, INSPIRE MASTERY!

At Queen City Academy Charter School, we're not just teaching math—we're building the next generation of critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and confident scholars. As our Elementary School Math Teacher, you'll turn numbers into adventures and equations into “aha!” moments, laying the foundation for lifelong mathematical thinking in our growing K-12 community.

We are recruiting teachers for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Math.

THE QUEEN CITY DIFFERENCE

Our small, family-like environment offers what other schools can't.

• Competitive salary range: $60,000 - $61,500
• Plainfield's first charter school, with a network now expanding to serve Hillside—a real chance to shape the future of two communities
• Collaborative faculty and administration working together for student excellence
• Supportive, collegial setting that values professional growth
• Deeply engaged parent partners committed to their children's success
• Mission-driven culture focused on creating generational change

YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

• Teach fundamental elementary math concepts—ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, the number system, and beyond
• Develop culturally responsive math curriculum and bring culturally responsive problem‑solving into every lesson
• Inspire students to wrestle with problems and think critically about multiple paths to a solution
• Demonstrate infectious enthusiasm for mathematics that builds confidence and meaningful engagement
• Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and respond to assessment trends
• Learn and apply strategies for differentiating instruction to meet every learner where they are
• Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard
• Partner with families to ensure every child has the resources they need to support their learning
• Serve as a living example of our core values, taking part in weekly school-wide meetings
• Team up with your grade‑level colleagues to set academic objectives and put strong teaching techniques into practice
• Embrace Queen City Academy as a true community, supporting school events and activities
• Commit to continuous professional development through workshops, school visits, and webinars
• Model the self‑discipline, ethical behavior, and excellence we expect from our scholars
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and communicate effectively across lines of difference

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement)
• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (we provide guidance on full certification)
• Proof of passing required PRAXIS tests
• Mastery of elementary math content and pedagogical best practices
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and students
• Team‑oriented mindset with high expectations for student achievement
• Understanding of elementary child development and age‑appropriate instruction
• Commitment to Queen City Academy's mission of creating lifelong learners and critical thinkers
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond for student success

ABOUT US

Queen City Academy Charter School is Plainfield, New Jersey's first charter school, proudly serving scholars in grades K-12—with our network now expanding into Hillside. We're also building a brand-new, state‑of‑the‑art facility in Plainfield, designed to enhance and elevate the learning experience for every student who walks through our doors. Our mission is to create lifelong learners and transform lives by developing critical thinkers and leaders who drive generational success across our communities. We believe that teachers are our most treasured assets, and we seek educators with an immediately discernible passion for helping children meet their highest potential.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Ready to help shape the future—one student, one classroom, one community at a time? Apply today and become part of a growing school network where every scholar's potential is limitless.

Equal opportunity employer.

Where people enter to learn and work, but experience the fulfillment of a family atmosphere.