English Teacher - High School

• About CJCP Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th
• CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff
• CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as: USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018 US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011 The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social 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
• English Teacher

Responsibilities

• Include: Instructing students in reading, writing, speaking, and listening to enhance their literacy and communication skills
• Teach Language Arts to various grade levels skills such as grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and composition
• Incorporate formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, providing timely feedback and adjusting instruction as needed
• Support the academic and personal growth of students
• Regularly assess student progress through assignments, tests, and observations, providing timely feedback to students and parents/guardians
• Establish and maintain a disciplined classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and active learning
• Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives
• Maintain open communication with students, parents, and administrators regarding academic progress and classroom activities
• Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and developments in Language Arts education
• Essential Duties: Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, 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; 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; Work authorization in the U.S.; Tuberculosis Test; Experience is a plus
• Opportunities: A tenure track position; Comprehensive health, dental and vision 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

Benefits

• consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract

Salary

• Starting: $60,000.00 per year