Physical Education and Health Teacher (immediate vacancy)

Beloved Community Charter School, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charter school in Jersey City is seeking a dedicated P.E./Health Teacher to join its vibrant community. This role offers the opportunity to empower diverse students while working in a supportive environment that values faculty contributions. With a commitment to professional development and teacher support, this school aims to achieve academic excellence without compromising teacher well-being. Enjoy competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health care and retirement plans. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

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

• Certified P.E./Health Teacher with NJ DOE certification required.
• Experience in curriculum development and teamwork is valued.

Responsibilities

• Teach P.E. and Health to middle school students.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance lesson planning.

Skills

P.E./Health Teaching

Curriculum Development

Teamwork

Professional Development

Education

NJ Department of Education Certification

Job description

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a P.E./ Health Teacher at our Middle School.

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 AND LOOKING FOR THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR. THANK YOU!

Candidates should possess a NJ Department of Education CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard P.E./Health Teacher Certification.

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

Potential Earnings: $69,650-89,650 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:

• Compared to those with similar experience, our faculty members are among the highest paid in New Jersey.
• 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.

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.