Social Studies Teacher

*Certification and Qualifications for Teachers (Full-time):

• A. or B.S. degree in appropriate field of study from an accredited institution
• appropriate New Jersey Teacher Certification, or Provisional Teacher Certification in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:11-3-1
• minimum two years classroom experience in elementary, middle school, or high school environment preferred
• interest and/or experience in making the mission of the Union County TEAMS Charter School a reality
• skill in teamwork and collaboration
• proficiency in or desire to adapt to interdisciplinary teaching
• strong critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• a desire for personal growth, development and lifelong learning
• belief that all children can learn and achieve high standards

*Teachers’ responsibilities will be:

• designing and implementing the curriculum
• designing learning units and lesson plans consistent with the charter school’s curriculum goals, objectives, and theme
• identifying and coordinating educational excursions aligned to the theme: “We Are a Community of Builders”
• conferring with students individually to implement and manage student’s personalized learning plan
• reviewing and monitoring student’s portfolio to provide feedback for improvement
• facilitating an ongoing personal connection between the student’s parent/guardian and charter school through parent/teacher conferences and other events
• collaborating with administration to ensure that the curriculum, activities, and instruction are meeting expectations for high academic achievement
• making recommendations for program enhancement
• designing and implementing portfolio and rubric system of assessments
• creating and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to learning and one that engages the learner experientially
• differentiating instruction for all learners
• participating in school planning and decision-making
• teaching groups and individual students
• advising students, mediating concepts, and teaching them how to be mediators
• maintaining active communication with Charter School administrators, parents and other faculty and staff members
• mentoring peer teacher
• adhering to NJ Teaching Standards as outline by the NJDOE
• other responsibilities as deemed necessary