High School Math Teacher ($4,000 Signing Bonus)

LEAD Charter School

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

10 PTO + holidays & school breaks

Health/Vision/Dental Benefits

Laptop for all staff members

Enrollment in state teacher pension

Year round Professional Development

Mentoring Program for new teachers

Job summary

LEAD Charter School in Newark, NJ, seeks a Mathematics teacher for a ten-month contract. The role demands NJ certification or eligibility, a Bachelor's degree, and a track record of improving outcomes for underserved students.

Strong communication, data analysis, and collaborative skills are essential; experience with blended learning is preferred. Responsibilities include planning sequence and lessons, implementing school goals, assessing student progress, and contributing to curriculum

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics Certification or Certificate of Eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Proven success raising achievement with underserved populations.
Strong commitment to youth and ability to work with parents.
Ability to build collaborative relationships and coalitions.
Commitment to NOYN school model and fidelity.
Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with office software.
Analytical skills to use data to drive achievement.
Ability to personalize instruction with differentiation and blended learning.
Background check, U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.

Responsibilities

Plan program of study and lessons aligned with approved curriculum and student needs.
Implement the School’s philosophy and instructional goals.
Ensure satisfactory pupil progress toward stated objectives.
Use appropriate instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
Develop procedures for classroom management and routines.
Maintain appropriate student behavior and ensure safety and well-being.
Assess pupils per testing policy; interpret results to inform instruction.
Assist in curriculum development and material selection.
Work toward professional growth and model standards of educators.
Maintain professional relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
Foster respect for rights and promote positive student attitudes.
Confers with students and parents to strengthen home-school relationships.
Maintain student records and submit reports within deadlines.
Support after-school programs and activities and care for school property.
Adhere to school policies and Board of Education guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Mathematics instruction

Data-driven instruction

Differentiation with blended learning

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

NJ teaching certification / CE in Mathematics

Tools

Office productivity software

Job description

The mission of LEAD is to enable students ages 16-21 in grades 9-12 in Newark, NJ to master the essential skills crucial for success in postsecondary education, career, and community leadership within a global society. As an innovation of Newark Opportunity Youth Network (NOYN), LEAD implements a hybrid school model that takes the best research on teaching and learning with opportunity youth and combines it with the best research on youth workforce development from the YouthBuild model. Our innovative approach re-engages young people by active participation in rigorous and relevant content, and standards-driven, competency-based instruction aligned with emerging market demands.

To learn more about LEAD, please visit: http://leadcharterschool.org/

Qualifications

Valid New Jersey Teacher of Mathematics Certification or Certificate of Eligibility in Mathematics or related certification.
Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated success in raising student achievement with underserved populations.
Strong commitment to youth and ability to work effectively with parents.
Successful in creating collaborative relationships or coalitions.
Commitment to NOYN school model and implementation with fidelity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including use of office productivity software.
Robust analytical skills, with an ability to use data to drive student achievement.
Capacity to personalize instruction through differentiation, including use of blended learning and technology.
Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status & NJ residency.

Performance Responsibilities

Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
Implements by instruction and action the School’s philosophy and the State and School’s instructional goals.
Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
Employs instructional method and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
Develops effective procedures for the management of the classroom and following school routines.
Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
Assesses pupils in accordance with School testing policy and program, interprets the results and utilizes the information obtained for planning instruction, for reporting student progress, and for improving curriculum.
Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
Works toward professional growth and meets the role model standards of a professional educator.
Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
Displays respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
Confers with students and parents to foster a constructive student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
Accurately maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports within designated time limits.
Effectively contributes in a reasonable manner to the overall after school functions and student activities.
Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses material economically.
Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and program of the school in a positive and constructive manner.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Trustees.