English Teacher - High School at Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter 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 at MCSCS:

• 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