Elementary Math Teacher

Access Educational Advisors, LLC•Plainfield, NJ

10d•$60,000 - $61,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Queen City Academy Charter School, we're not just teaching math—we're building the next generation of critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and confident scholars. As our Elementary School Math Teacher, you'll turn numbers into adventures and equations into “aha!” moments, laying the foundation for lifelong mathematical thinking in our growing K-12 community. We are recruiting teachers for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Math.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (minimum requirement)
Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (we provide guidance on full certification)
Proof of passing required PRAXIS tests
Mastery of elementary math content and pedagogical best practices
Cultural sensitivity and ability to communicate effectively with diverse families and students
Team-oriented mindset with high expectations for student achievement
Understanding of elementary child development and age-appropriate instruction
Commitment to Queen City Academy's mission of creating lifelong learners and critical thinkers
Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond for student success

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental elementary math concepts—ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, the number system, and beyond
Develop culturally responsive math curriculum and bring culturally responsive problem-solving into every lesson
Inspire students to wrestle with problems and think critically about multiple paths to a solution
Demonstrate infectious enthusiasm for mathematics that builds confidence and meaningful engagement
Meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze student work samples and respond to assessment trends
Learn and apply strategies for differentiating instruction to meet every learner where they are
Build positive relationships with students so they feel seen, loved, and heard
Partner with families to ensure every child has the resources they need to support their learning
Serve as a living example of our core values, taking part in weekly school-wide meetings
Team up with your grade-level colleagues to set academic objectives and put strong teaching techniques into practice
Embrace Queen City Academy as a true community, supporting school events and activities
Commit to continuous professional development through workshops, school visits, and webinars
Model the self-discipline, ethical behavior, and excellence we expect from our scholars
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and communicate effectively across lines of difference