English Language Arts Teacher: Middle School chez Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School

About MCSCS

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. 

The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement. 

Language Arts 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: $61,000.00 per year