Teacher Associate (Grades 5-8)

Philip's Academy Charter School

Paterson (NJ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee referral Program

Job summary

A charter school in Paterson is searching for a full-time Teacher Associate to support classroom instruction and contribute to positive learning environments. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, planning lessons, and maintaining classroom discipline. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree and has experience in the classroom. Competitive salary with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement will be provided. This role promotes academic success for all students, aligning with the school's mission.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of classroom experience preferred.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residence.
CPR and First Aid certification needed or to be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

Support instruction in the classroom for various groups.
Assist in planning developmentally appropriate lessons.
Maintain a conducive classroom environment.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Technological abilities

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

NJ State Teacher Certification or NJ Substitute Certification

Job description

Overview

Mission: The mission of Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson is to provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.

Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal and Lead Teacher, the Teacher Associate will provide support in all aspects of facilitating a classroom. The Teacher Associate is mentored by the Lead Teacher and assists by planning and implementing learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of young students within a safe, healthy learning environment.

Performance Responsibilities

Support instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students. Work cooperatively with the Lead Teacher and grade level team to assist in implementing a strong, engaging, integrated and appropriate curriculum.
Assist the grade level team in planning developmentally appropriate lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners. Communicate effectively and collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school in order to promote student success.
Assist in maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning. Maintain ongoing professional development. Provide support during other times of the day, including but not limited to leading instruction and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Assistant Principal.

Other

Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
Performs other duties not limited but including lunch duties, recess duties, and others within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required.
Minimum 2 years of classroom experience preferred.
Hold a valid NJ State Teacher Certification or NJ Substitute Certification.
Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
Current residency in New Jersey approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.
Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
Shared dedication to Philip's Academy's philosophy and mission.
Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Bilingual is a plus.
Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
Maintain ongoing professional development.
Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both.
Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.
Have dependable transportation.

Terms and Employment Details

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

Annual evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey State law and the provisions of the board's policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Philip's Academy Charter Schools 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

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