Middle School Physical Education Teaching Opportunity 2026/27 School Year

Paul Robeson Charter School•Trenton, NJ

About The Position

Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students in grades K–8 from across Trenton. Its mission is to provide personalized education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to pursue their dreams and lead lives of active civic engagement. PRCS emphasizes a structured, nurturing community, rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum, project-based learning, and high-quality instruction. PRCS seeks a passionate Middle School Physical Education Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. Core subject teachers are responsible for a single content area and grade level, with a maximum roster of 75 students to support strong student relationships and deep content expertise. Teachers receive extensive preparation and collaborative planning time, along with regular support and coaching from a departmentalized leadership team. Staff members contribute to school decision-making and can influence the school's overall direction.

Requirements

Outstanding instructional skills and a data-driven approach to instructional planning.
Mastery and enthusiasm for the content or subject area.
Ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement and joy.
Belief that all students should be held to high academic standards and can achieve.
Resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Professionalism in interactions, communication, duties, and attire.
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, creating and implementing standards-aligned instruction, and building meaningful relationships with students and families.
Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
Must hold or be actively working to obtain New Jersey teacher certification.

Responsibilities

Plan and provide excellent grade-level and culturally responsive instruction.
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 based on feedback and coaching from school leaders.
Collaborate with other teachers to increase student engagement and achievement.
Reward positive student engagement and invest students through school-wide systems and meaningful relationship-building strategies.
Engage regularly with family members and participate in school-wide family engagement activities, including phone calls and school-based meetings with families.
Provide students with additional academic support after school for at least one hour per week.