About Us:

• A public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8.
• Open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy.
• Free to all students and families.
• A replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award, cjcollegeprep.org

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at early ages in STEM careers.

Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we purposefully nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

Job description

Elementary Teacher (K-6)

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary: Provides instruction for students that enables them to learn and demonstrate mastery of the NJ Student Learning Standards.

Essential Duties:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on NJ Student Learning Standards;
• Provides classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject area;
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment;
• Communicates responsibly with students, parents, colleagues, and school leadership;
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational programs;
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
• Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university is required.

Certification/Licensure: NJ Standard Certification or CEAS/CE as an Elementary School teacher is required.

Experience: Experience as an elementary school teacher is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven communication and instructional strategies;
• Classroom management skills;
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
• Excellent organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NJ Standard Certification or CEAS/CE (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Perth Amboy, NJ 08861: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person