High School Social Studies Teacher

Y.A.L.E School Inc; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Y.A.L.E. School Inc in Cherry Hill Township, NJ is seeking a High School Social Studies teacher responsible for delivering educational experiences to students while fostering a positive classroom environment. This role requires collaboration with staff and parents to ensure students meet New Jersey's academic standards.

Successful candidates will hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate and demonstrate effective instructional strategies, leadership, and strong communication skills. Y.A.L.E. School offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of effective instructional strategies and learning assessment.
• Showcase enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students and the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in social studies while supervising assigned students.
• Collaborate with school staff and parents to achieve academic excellence.
• Prepare lesson plans and use data to drive instruction.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Secondary Social Studies curriculum

Effective instructional strategies

Classroom management

Use of technology tools

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

Teaching Certification in Secondary Social Studies

Certification in Special Education (preferred)

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate (Standard, CE or CEAS Certification) with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies with intention of becoming certified in NJ Special Education.
2. OR hold a Teacher of Handicapped with documentation of being Highly Qualified in Secondary Social Studies.
3. OR hold a Teacher of Secondary Social Studies with intention of becoming certified in NJ Special Education.
4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of Secondary Social Studies curriculum, development and program evaluation and show evidence of how the content can be organized into lessons for secondary students.
5. Demonstrate excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills and the ability to motivate and instruct students.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
7. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community.
8. Showcase expertise and experience in using 21st Century based/Web 2.0 technology tools and protocols.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The High School Social Studies teacher at Y.A.L.E. School assumes the professional responsibility for providing learning experiences in social studies and supervision of assigned students in a safe, supportive and positive classroom climate that develops in each student the skills, attitudes, and knowledge to meet and exceed the New Jersey Department of Education's Common Core/Core Curriculum Content Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the High School Social Studies teacher work collaboratively with other members of the school staff and with parents.

In addition, the High School Social Studies teacher will strive to meet the highly effective criteria for the preparation of lesson plans, the use of data to drive instruction, the delivering of quality instruction, addressing the needs of diverse learners through differentiation, classroom environment, leadership, and professionalism.

Y.A.L.E. School provides a positive approach to learning for students with disabilities 3 to 21 years of age, who need a specialized setting in order to benefit from education.

Established in 1976, Y.A.L.E. School has an impressive track record of success. We are a New Jersey state-approved private school for students with disabilities.

On our campuses, Y.A.L.E. School serves students with social, emotional, learning, and behavioral disabilities from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Gloucester, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Salem counties.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

EOE/MF