Math Teacher - Middle School

Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School (District); Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Pension plan (TPAF) enrollment

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional development

Paid time off

Stipends for extra duties

Job summary

Middlesex County STEM Charter School in Perth Amboy is seeking a Middle School Math Teacher to deliver standards-aligned instruction and support student growth in a structured, positive environment.

This in-person role is a 10-month contract with a starting salary of $65,000 per year, plus comprehensive health benefits, pension enrollment, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification.
• NJ Criminal History; Work authorization in the U.S.; TB Test.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned with New Jersey standards and foster a positive learning environment.
• Support academic and personal growth of students.
• Develop engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and assess progress.
• Provide timely feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Maintain a disciplined classroom and collaborate with staff and administrators.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth in mathematics education.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJ CE/CEAS/Standard Teacher Certification

Job description

Overview

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8. The school is open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. It is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest in STEM careers, delivered through an intentionally engineered educational ecosystem that nurtures intellectual, social, and emotional growth.

Hiring for School Year 2026-2027

Position

Middle School Math Teacher

Responsibilities

• Deliver mathematical instruction that aligns with New Jersey learning standards while fostering a positive and structured learning environment.
• Support the academic and personal growth of students.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring all students grasp mathematical concepts and develop problem solving skills.
• Regularly assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations, providing timely feedback to students and parents/guardians.
• Establish and maintain a disciplined classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and active learning.
• Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and developments in mathematics education.

Essential Duties

• Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Classroom management skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Tuition reimbursement assistance;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.

Work schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday. Location: In person. Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract. Salary Starting: $65,000.00 per year.