Building Substitute Opportunity - 2026/27 SY

Paul Robeson Charter School•Ewing Township, NJ

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, seeks a passionate and hardworking Long-Term Building Substitute for the 2026–2027 school year. The role will teach Physical Education and Health classes. PRCS’s mission is to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to pursue their dreams and lead lives of active civic engagement. The school emphasizes project-based learning, high-quality instruction, rigorous and culturally relevant curricula, and students’ academic and social-emotional growth. Teachers receive 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 may influence the overall direction of the school. The role also includes opportunities for professional collaboration and curriculum development.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience driving student achievement results.
Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
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.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in the classroom.
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 through school-wide systems.
Engage regularly with families and participate in school-wide family engagement activities, including calls and school-based meetings.
Provide students with at least one hour of additional academic support after school each week.