Middle School Science Teacher

Beloved Community Charter School, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan 401k

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Job summary

BelovED Community Charter School in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a dedicated Middle School Science Teacher. Join a high-performance charter school that serves a highly diverse student body and is closely connected to the vibrant communities of Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City.

The role emphasizes collaborative teamwork, ongoing professional development, and delivering standards-aligned science instruction designed to help every student reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Department of Education certification required or in progress for middle school science.

Responsibilities

• Uphold school values and mission, maintaining high expectations for all students.
• Ensure student learning through progress toward high standards with targeted support.
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons with measurable goals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive school climate and effective discipline.
• Participate in professional development and PLCs to support continuous improvement.

Education

New Jersey Department of Education Certification for Middle School Science

Job description

BelovED Community Charter School is hiring a Middle School Science Teacher.

Be Part of Our Growing High-Performance School

We have achieved a high level of academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development...

If you want to work in a highly successful charter school that supports its teachers, serving a student mix that is among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrancy of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City (just 2 miles away),

Teacher Responsibilities

Values, Expectations, and Commitment - Teachers must commit themselves to the School’s values and mission. Moreover, appreciating the example of excellent schools which succeed at helping all students achieve at a high level, teachers must hold high expectations for each student and commit themselves to helping every student achieve their full potential.

Student Learning -Every teacher must accept ultimate responsibility for his or her students achieving learning progress that meets or exceeds the School's high standards and must actively develop solutions to problems, reaching out for peer and leader support, and taking advantage of other school resources, as necessary.

Teaching and Assessment - Teachers may make use of school-provided curricular materials, or they may design their own, but they must plan and deliver vibrant and engaging lessons – each with a measureable goal – within the framework of the School’s carefully sequenced, standards-aligned education program and they must administer school-provided formative assessments on a regular basis so instruction can be targeted to their students' needs.

Culture and Classroom Management - Teachers must communicate, and also model for their students, behaviors which befit the high expectations culture and the caring school climate to which we are committed. They must apply School and classroom rules consistently and effectively; make use of preventive discipline; and effectively supervise students both in their classroom and elsewhere on School grounds.

Teamwork, Professional Relations, and Professional Development -Teachers should see themselves as members of a team and should commit themselves to their own and to their peers’ on-going professional development. Teachers will be required to attend professional development sessions, to participate actively in planning meetings, and to become part of a professional learning community where they can lend assistance to, and gain assistance from, their grade-level peers.

Special Needs Students and English Language Learners - Teachers must work collaboratively with the school’s special education and ELL staff to implement the school’s special education and ELL programs and to comply with all state and federal regulations.

Required Certifications / Qualifications

Candidates must hold or plan to pursue the New Jersey Department of Education certification necessary to teach Science at the middle school level.

Teacher Supports

Teachers are part of a school-wide team that includes many different professionals and they receive career-long coaching and professional development support from their Academy Dean and Dean of Students, their Grade Level or Department Head, and our Coordinator of Special Education.

Teachers work closely with their grade-level peers, with whom they engage within professional learning communities (PLCs) assisting one another to solve problems

Additional teacher supports include:

• The staffing of our afterschool program by Academic Tutors, so we can limit the length of our teachers’ work-days;
• Abundant planning periods allow teachers to prepare upcoming lessons during the school day.

As equal opportunity employers, BelovED and Empowerment Academy hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

• 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