High School Math Teacher (Grades 9-12)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barack Obama Green Charter High School in New Jersey is seeking a High School Math Teacher to join our dedicated faculty. The candidate should hold a valid New Jersey instructional certificate with a math endorsement or eligibility, and demonstrate mastery of math content and effective teaching methods.

The role emphasizes creating a positive learning environment, planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining clear communication with families.

Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Endorsement or eligibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status.
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or willing to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities.
• Plans class activities and presentations aligned to standards and curriculum.
• Monitors student progress and maintains records for reporting purposes.
• Establishes and maintains classroom behavior standards to support learning.
• Communicates with parents and collaborates with staff to support student growth.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Education

New Jersey instructional certificate

Subject area endorsement or eligibility

Residency in New Jersey or willingness to obtain within 1 year

Background check & citizenship/residency proof

Job description

Overview

Position Type: High School Teaching/Mathematics

Date Posted: 7/16/2026

Location: Barack Obama Green Charter High School

Closing Date: 09/01/2026

High School Math Teacher

Note: As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9 Instructional certificates

Qualifications

1. Valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate and Subject Area Endorsement or eligibility
2. Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods
3. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

Reports To

Principal/Designated Administrator

Supervises

Students, and when assigned, student teachers and classroom aides

Job Goal

To provide an approved education program and establish a class environment that fosters learning and personal growth; to help students develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for continued education; and to maintain good relationships with parents and other staff members.

Performance Responsibilities

Develops lesson plans and classroom learning activities

1. Works to achieve the New Jersey Student Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum, board-adopted curricula and textbooks, and other appropriate learning activities.
2. Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
3. Sets specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans and carries through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives.
4. Plans class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students.

Instruction and student contact

1. Monitors student academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
2. Maintains records of student\'s educational progress in class record books and/or board approved forms and summarizes these marks for reporting purposes.
3. Identifies student needs and provides instruction appropriate to those needs.
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning.
5. Budgets class time effectively.
6. Devises written and oral assignments and tests that require analytical and critical thinking as well as the reproduction of facts.
7. Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as assigned.

Contact with Parents and Community

1. Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to inform them about the school program and to discuss student progress.
2. Makes effective use of community resources to enhance the instructional program.

Professional Contacts and Activities

1. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems.
2. Maintains professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.
3. Participates in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees and other school system groups.

Other

1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Employment Conditions

Contract year: September 1st to June 30th of the school year.

Evaluation: In accordance with the Board of Trustees adopted method of evaluation.

Date of Revision: Approved: