Building Substitute Opportunity - 2026/27 SY

Paul Robeson Charter School•Trenton, NJ

19h

About The Position

Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS), a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students in grades K–8 from across Trenton, is seeking a passionate and hardworking Long-Term Building Substitute for the 2026–2027 school year. The person in this role will teach Physical Education and Health classes. PRCS provides extensive preparation and collaborative planning time, along with regular support and coaching from a departmentalized leadership team. Staff members are considered critical participants in decision-making and can influence the overall direction of the school. PRCS aims to provide personalized education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to pursue their dreams and engage actively in civic life. Its structured, nurturing community, comprehensive programming, and rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum are designed to help students develop academically and socially. The school emphasizes project-based learning, high-quality instruction, careful planning, common skill-based assessments, and student achievement regardless of circumstance.

Requirements

Outstanding instructional skills and a data-driven approach to instructional planning.
Mastery of and enthusiasm for the content or subject area.
Ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement.
Belief that all students should be held to high academic standards.
Resilience and professionalism.
Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement.
Openness to feedback and coaching.
Strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement.
Collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Experience driving student achievement results.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide excellent instruction, making effective use of classroom time.
Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide student achievement goals.
Provide differentiated learning opportunities to support each student’s academic growth.
Set and reinforce clear expectations for student engagement.
Continuously improve instruction based on feedback and coaching from school leaders.
Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
Recognize positive student engagement and hold students accountable using school-wide systems.
Engage regularly with family members and participate in school-wide family engagement activities, including phone calls and school-based family meetings.
Provide students with at least one hour of additional academic support after school each week.