Middle School Science Teacher (2026-2027)

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Coaching & PD

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School in New Jersey is seeking a Science educator to design and implement standards-aligned curriculum and assessments. The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, weekly coaching participation, and consistent classroom management to foster high expectations and student engagement.

The ideal candidate will hold a NJ teaching certificate (or be in progress) and possess strong communication with students, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Teaching experience in an upper elementary, middle or high school with an underserved population.
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills to diverse audiences.
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Expert in content knowledge in Science (Earth, Life, Space, Physical)
• Design and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Receptive to weekly coaching and committed to growing and strengthening practice
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Implement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understanding
• Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues

Skills

Science content knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

About Achievers

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways (Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking). Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to 60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with content mastery, skills, and experiences that are essential to the current marketplace and the world beyond.

Achievers Fit

• Demonstrates alignment and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy
• Adaptable in a growing environment; Is flexible and solutions-oriented
• Evidence of self-motivation, taking initiatives, and willingness to be a team player
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention, literacy and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
• Driven to deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis
• Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice and notion of "I’M ALL IN!"
• Culturally aware, culturally sensitive and asset-based thinking

About The Role

• Expert in content knowledge in Science (Earth, Life, Space, Physical)
• Design and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Receptive to weekly coaching and committed to growing and strengthening practice
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
• Implement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understanding
• Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
• Communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred
• Teaching experience in an upper elementary, middle or high school with an underserved population
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills to diverse audiences
• Valid NJ Teacher Certification completed or in progress

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range ($65k - $72k) based on experience and certification
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Instructional coaching and ongoing professional development
• Leadership and growth opportunities within a high-performing school