Elementary Teacher

East Orange Community Charter School; Elm Park Village (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

East Orange Community Charter School seeks an Elementary Teacher to facilitate student success in grades K-4. Responsibilities include implementing curriculum and maintaining an optimal learning environment. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a valid New Jersey instructional certificate, and excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with students and parents.

Qualifications

• Eager to set ambitious and challenging goals.
• Meets state and federal guidelines for licensure.
• Holds a valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student success through implementing curriculum.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Maintains accurate records of student activities and progress.

Skills

Public speaking skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Instructional materials

Job description

Position Summary

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4
• Date Posted: 1/2/2024
• Location: East Orange Community Charter School
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Title: Elementary Teacher (ALL GRADES)

About EOCCS

Founded in 1998, EOCCS opened its doors with 200 Kindergarten and First grade students. Today, EOCCS is a Kindergarten to Fourth grade school operating with 500 students. The Mission of the East Orange Community Charter School is to educate the “whole child” by providing all students with hands on, active learning experiences through back to basics activities. The EOCCS shall meaningfully involve parents, the community and the staff in a quality, comprehensive, safe, flexible, responsive and caring educational environment that shall challenge the children to achieve to their highest potential. EOCCS shall be another choice for parents. Affluent families have far more choices than low to moderate income families and this charter school shall provide opportunities for low-income as well as other families to choose excellence. We demonstrate appreciation for our parents by providing them with high quality education and superior service in a kind, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the School Principal to facilitate student success and growth in academic and interpersonal skills through implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; addressing specific educational needs of individual students and by creating a flexible, safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc. Essential Functions: Develops and administers school elementary curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives. Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual students' needs, including students with special needs. Maintains anecdotal notes for students and collaborates with administration regarding issues & concerns. Maintains familiarity with district and New Jersey State standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests. Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws. Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, and participates in faculty meetings and committees. Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Provide struggling students with additional after school support within contracted times.

Qualifications

• An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them;
• An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including strong public speaking skills;
• Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, Master’s degree is preferred
• An ability to meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and “Highly Qualified” according to ESSA
• Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Elementary Education/Elementary School endorsement or eligibility
• Minimum of 2 years elementary experiences preferred but not mandatory. Preferably in an urban environment
• Approved Criminal History and Background Check

Additional Information

FLSA: Exempt Full-Time 10 Month Position