$59,000-$80,000 +
Teacher Responsibilities
Values, Expectations, and Commitment - Teachers must commit themselves to the School’s values and mission. Moreover, appreciating the example of excellent schools which succeed at helping all students achieve at a high level, teachers must hold high expectations for each student and commit themselves to helping every student achieve their full potential.
Student Learning - Every teacher must accept ultimate responsibility for his or her students achieving learning progress that meets or exceeds the School's high standards and must actively develop solutions to problems, reaching out for peer and leader support, and taking advantage of other school resources, as necessary.
Teaching and Assessment - Teachers may make use of school-provided curricular materials, or they may design their own, but they must plan and deliver vibrant and engaging lessons – each with a measureable goal – within the framework of the School’s carefully sequenced, standards-aligned education program and they must administer school-provided formative assessments on a regular basis so instruction can be targeted to their students' needs.
Culture and Classroom Management - Teachers must communicate, and also model for their students, behaviors which befit the high expectations culture and the caring school climate to which we are committed. They must apply School and classroom rules consistently and effectively; make use of preventive discipline; and effectively supervise students both in their classroom and elsewhere on School grounds.
Teamwork, Professional Relations, and Professional Development - Teachers should see themselves as members of a team and should commit themselves to their own and to their peers’ on-going professional development. Teachers will be required to attend professional development sessions, to participate actively in planning meetings, and to become part of a professional learning community where they can lend assistance to, and gain assistance from, their grade-level peers.
Special Needs Students and English Language Learners - Teachers must work collaboratively with the school’s special education and ELL staff to implement the school’s special education and ELL programs and to comply with all state and federal regulations.
Reporting and Staff Relationships
Teachers will report to the Head Dean, who will provide considerable supervision and assistance, supported by the Dean of Students, our Teacher Coach, and the Supervisor of Special Education.
Teachers will be part of a school-wide team that includes many different professionals, but should expect to work particularly closely with their grade-level peers, with whom they will be engaged within professional learning communities, assisting one another to solve problems.
RequirementsRequired Certifications / Qualifications
At minimum, candidates must hold a Certificate of Eligibility by the NJ Department of Education for Teacher of Art. This is a requirement to teach Art in any NJ public school __ traditional or charter.
We also look for our teachers to possess:
A powerful commitment to the mission and goals of our school.
A commitment to preparing every student for college and to developing every student’s values and character;
Belief in a structured and predictable environment for children and a commitment to education standards, statewide testing, and accountability;
A record of producing significant student learning gains in the subject area taught;
A willingness to be the authority in the classroom and set the rules; and
A commitment to building student relationships and engaging parents/guardians in their children’s education.
Experience teaching in an urban classroom, and an understanding of Teach Like a Champion class-management techniques and/or training by Teach For America, Education Pioneers, The New Teacher Project, or New Leaders for New Schools would all be considered a definite plus.
BenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Empowerment Academy’s school leaders and teachers receive fully competitive salaries and benefits and participate in TPAF, New Jersey’s public school faculty pension system.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
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