ELL / ML Teacher (Elementary)

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Somerset and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Serving grades Kindergarten through 12th, CJCP has a diverse student population from urban and suburban neighborhoods. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, now serving over 1,300 students with about 200 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as 2016 Blue Ribbon Award, NJDOE Top-Performing Tier-I Status, US News Best High Schools, and College Board Female Diversity Awards. CJCP has produced a 100% graduation rate and a 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011.
The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social challenges and opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.

ELL / ML Teacher

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School is accepting applications for ELL / ML Teacher; a tenure track position.

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
• NJ Criminal History letter;
• Work authorization in the U.S.;
• Tuberculosis Test;
• Experience is a plus.

Opportunities at CJCP:

• A tenure track position;
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance at a low cost;
• NJ state teachers’ pension plan (TPAF) enrollment;
• Tuition reimbursement assistance;
• Paid professional development opportunities;
• Paid time off;
• Opportunities for extra stipends.