Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher

$66,900 - $80,000/Yr

Philip's Academy Charter School Of Paterson - Paterson, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Paterson, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Elementary School Teacher at Philip's Academy will serve as the instructional leader in their classroom under the supervision of the Principal. This role involves creating, managing, and participating in a variety of learning environments and activities that enhance student development and mastery of learning objectives. Teachers at Philip's Academy are expected to engage in extensive professional development, collaborate with fellow faculty and staff, and promote rigorous learning opportunities while considering the collective and individual interests of students and the broader school community. In this position, the teacher will lead direct instruction for whole groups, small groups, and individual students. They will work cooperatively with grade-level partners and additional staff to implement a strong, engaging, integrated, and appropriate curriculum. Effective communication and collaboration with families are essential to ensure consistency between home and school, promoting student success. The teacher will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a classroom environment conducive to effective learning, maintaining ongoing professional development, and supporting students during other times of the day, including teaching co-curricular activities and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway transitions. Additional duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the teaching role at Philip's Academy.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct instruction in the classroom for whole groups, small groups, and individual students.
• Work cooperatively with grade level partners and additional staff to implement a strong, engaging, integrated and appropriate curriculum.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with families to ensure consistency between home and school in order to promote student success.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Maintain ongoing professional development.
• Support during other times of the day, including but not limited to teaching a co-curricular and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field required; advanced degree in education a plus.
• Hold a valid NJ State PK-3 or K-6 Teacher Certification.
• 1-2 years teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
• Shared dedication to Philip's Academy's philosophy and mission.
• Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally; bilingual is a plus.
• Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
• Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
• Submit a background check through the New Jersey Department of Education.
• Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
• Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician's documentation of both.
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.
• Have dependable transportation.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual is a plus.
• Advanced degree in education is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance