Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Marion P. Thomas Charter School Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Parental/Family leave

State pension plan

Professional development

Bonus if eligible

Job summary

Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, NJ seeks a Prekindergarten teacher to guide young scholars in foundational skills and classroom routines, preparing them for kindergarten with engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.

The role emphasizes planning, progress assessment, and collaboration with staff and families to support each student’s growth and success within a diverse, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress regularly and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and district procedures.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, to adapt the curriculum to varying abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly environment.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time for a balanced program.
• Supervises activities for pupils during the day.
• Coordinates the work of aides and paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupils’ needs and collaborates with staff to support health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents about pupil progress and development.
• Develops and participates in student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person to relate subject areas across disciplines.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

NJDOE Preschool-3 CE/CEAS

Job description

Teacher Prekindergarten

MISSION:

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond.

WHO YOU ARE:

As a Pre-K Teacher, your prime responsibility is to teach our scholars the fundamental concepts they need to know for kindergarten, such as identifying numbers and letters, socializing well with others, and working effectively in a classroom structure. Patience, compassion, and energy are all vital qualities of a successful pre-K teacher. You should be capable of inspiring, encouraging, and developing young children, each of whom will have different abilities, challenges, and personalities. The top candidates will also have a creative mindset and good administrative skills to plan and execute lessons that are memorable, innovative, and achieve the desired learning outcomes.

Do you have what it takes?

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Preschool through Grade 3 Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).

THE ROLE:

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress regularly and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communication skills, and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment, and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, and aids and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupils’ needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil’s progress and development.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Salary range: BA $66,901 - $94,701 / MA $68,151 - $95,951
• Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
• Union: MPTEA

Are You Ready To Join The Village?

Here’s what you can expect-

• The opportunity to join an experienced, diverse, and mission-driven team that is passionate about educational equity
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and Life Insurance policies
• Family Focus: Parental/Family leave so you can care for your loved ones
• Pension: Eligibility for participation in the state pension plan
• Learning & Development: A culture that encourages and promotes professional growth and development
• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded.

Marion P. Thomas Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.