Teacher English
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:
A reliable, trustworthy English teacher who is constantly searching for ways to improve reading culture and student engagement. You should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines, liaise with several professionals, and respond well to criticism. To be successful as an English teacher, you should be resilient, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.
Do you have what it takes?
- Education and Experience:
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- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
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- A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in English
THE ROLE:
- Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
- Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
- Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
- Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
- Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and field trips.
- Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
- Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met.
- Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
- Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
- Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.
- 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 $61,912 - $86,912 / MA 62,412 - 87,412
- Term of Employment: 10.5 Months
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.
Next Steps: MPTCS is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Due to the high volume of responses received not every applicant will be contacted. If you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted to move forward in the selection process.
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.