Middle School Science Teacher

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools • Jersey City, NJ

8d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Empowerment Academy Charter School is seeking a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2026/2027 School Year and beyond, with a desire for the candidate to begin as soon as possible. Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that supports its teachers and staff, serving a diverse student population in Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City. The school is dedicated to closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program. Teachers are highly valued, with faculty members being among the highest paid in New Jersey compared to those with similar experience. The school aims to achieve academic success without teacher burnout by combining an effective education program with strong teacher supports and professional development.

Requirements

• Hold a New Jersey Department of Education CE, CEAS or Standard Certificate in a K-12 Science, OR hold Elementary Certification with a Middle School Science (5-8) endorsement
• Only certificated candidates should apply

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School Science
• Plan lessons
• Solve problems related to student learning
• Meet scholars' diverse needs
• Utilize abundant planning periods during the school day
• Implement a research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials
• Use high-quality formative assessments aligned with the curriculum to identify student mastery gaps
• Partner with reading and math specialists, counselors, and social workers

Benefits

• Hiring bonus for certified teachers ($7,500 Critical Need Bonus for certified Science Teachers)
• Competitive salary ($70,000-$90,000 for SY27)
• Career-long coaching and professional development support
• Professional learning communities (PLCs) for lesson planning and problem-solving
• Abundant planning periods during the school day
• Research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials
• High-quality formative assessments
• Support from full-time reading and math specialists, counselors, and social workers
• Membership in the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF)
• Pension
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed