*Certification and Qualifications for Teachers (Full-time and/or Part-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