Elementary Teacher K-6

Njschooljobs; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Family leave

State pension

Professional growth

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark seeks an experienced elementary teacher for grades K-6 who will implement the school’s educational philosophy, meet students' needs, and collaborate with staff to enhance the learning environment.

The role includes planning, progress assessments, communication with families, and supervising activities within a 10.5‑month contract with MPTEA, supporting a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS in Elementary School Teacher K-6.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and prepare progress reports.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum to varying needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior for an orderly environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids and maintains inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time for a balanced program.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides and paraprofessionals.
• Identifies students' needs and cooperates with staff to help solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and student personnel staff on individual progress.
• Develops and sponsors student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person across departments to relate subject area to others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with students and parents regarding progress.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Salary range: BA $66,901-$94,701 / MA $68,151-$95,951
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication with parents

Collaboration with administration

Student assessment

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE/CEAS in Elementary School Teacher K-6

Job description

Teacher Elementary Grades K-6

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

A dedicated elementary school teacher who will seek to accomplish MPTCS's philosophy of education through instruction and example and provide lessons that meet students' requirements, interests, and capabilities. You will take precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities, and keep accurate records in compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. You will collaborate with the administration to create and implement rules and policies regulating student conduct. You will have the ability to form interpersonal relationships with all your students and take an interest in their general well-being.

Do you have what it takes?

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6

THE ROLE:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and prepare progress reports.
• Instructs students in citizenship, basic communications skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instruct students in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for students during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies students' needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicate with parents and student personnel staff members on the individual student's progress and development.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Salary range: BA $66,901-$94,701 / MA $68,151-$95,951
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here's what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare:Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus:Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension:Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development:A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus- We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.