Physical Education and Health Teacher

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and supportive educational community as a P.E./Health Teacher at a dynamic charter school in Jersey City. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives while enjoying competitive compensation and extensive professional development opportunities. Empowerment Academy values its faculty and provides robust support systems, including abundant planning periods and access to specialists. With a commitment to diversity and academic excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that prioritizes both student achievement and teacher well-being. If you're passionate about education and want to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply!

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

Qualifications

• Candidates must be certified by the NJ DOE for P.E./Health teaching.
• Experience in teaching diverse student populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach P.E. and Health to middle and high school students.
• Collaborate with colleagues for lesson planning and student support.

Skills

P.E. Teaching

Health Education

NJ Department of Education Certification

Driver's Education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Certification in P.E./Health

Tools

Curriculum Development Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring P.E./ Health Teachers at our Middle and High School for the 2024-2025 School Year and beyond!

THIS IS FOR AN IMMEDIATE OPENING. WE CAN HONOR YOUR NOTICE PERIOD IF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, BUT PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF CERTIFIED BY THE NJ DOE. THANK YOU! Candidates should possess a NJ Department of Education CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard P.E./Health Teacher License. Driver's Ed is a bonus!

Base Salary SY24/25: $65,000 - $85,000

Potential Earnings: $69,650-89,650 after Bonuses and Stipends.

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:

1. Compared to those with similar experience, our faculty members are among the highest paid in New Jersey;
2. 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:

1. Abundant planning periods during the school day;
2. A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials;
3. High-quality formative assessments, aligned with the curriculum, that help identify when students have not achieved mastery of a skill, concept, or knowledge item;
4. 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.

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

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.