Mathematics Teacher

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a passionate Middle School Math Teacher to join their dynamic team. This role offers an immediate opening for the 2024-2025 school year, with a focus on empowering students through effective math instruction and collaboration. The school values its faculty, providing comprehensive support and professional development to ensure teacher success and student achievement. With a competitive salary and a supportive community, this position is ideal for dedicated educators looking to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and vibrant environment. Join a team committed to closing the achievement gap and fostering a love for learning in every student.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Pension

Qualifications

• Teacher certification as a 'Teacher of Mathematics' is required.
• Candidates must hold a CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle school math while supporting diverse student needs.
• Collaborate with peers in professional learning communities.

Skills

Mathematics Instruction

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Professional Development

Education

Teacher Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Education or Mathematics

Tools

Formative Assessments

Curricular Materials

Job description

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a Middle School Math Teacher. This is an immediate opening for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond. We are currently implementing a Critical Need Bonus for certified Math Teachers who successfully join our team of $7,500! A role for Department Chair may be available as well.

Base Salary: $67,000 - $87,000

Potential Earnings: $80,000 - $100,000 after Bonuses and Stipends

Hours: 7:15am-3:45pm

OUR SCHOOL

Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. Empowerment has 3 of its own campuses, and BelovED is our “sister school.” We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.

WE VALUE OUR FACULTY

At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty:

• Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, our faculty members are among the highest paid in New Jersey;
• Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development.

TEACHER SUPPORTS

Teachers at Empowerment Academy are part of a school-wide team. They receive career-long coaching and professional development support from school leaders; work with their peers in professional learning communities (PLCs) to plan lessons and solve problems; and partner with an array of specialists to meet scholars’ diverse needs.

Examples of such teacher supports include:

• Abundant planning periods during the school day;
• A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials;
• High-quality formative assessments, aligned with the curriculum, that help identify when students have not achieved mastery of a skill, concept, or knowledge item;
• Full-time reading and math specialists who tutor students struggling to master an essential skill, and counselors and social workers who help students struggling with non-academic problems.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Teacher certification is required for this role. Candidates must hold a CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard Certificate as a “Teacher of Mathematics” issued by the NJDOE. Grade 5-8 Math Extension is permitted for the Middle School role. Please only apply if certified.

Charter schools are public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), the same as teachers at traditional public schools, and can transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to our school and vice versa. Additional benefits include:

• Pension
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.