Middle School Social Studies Teaching Opportunity (5th Grade) -2026/27

Paul Robeson Charter School•Trenton, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS) is seeking a passionate and hardworking Middle School Social Studies Teacher to join their family for the 2026-27 School Year. This teacher will be the lead teacher for 5th-grade students. PRCS is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades K-8. The school's mission is to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires, and prepares students to passionately pursue their dreams and lead a life of active civic engagement. They aim to inspire and equip every student to lead a life of achievement, service, and success through a structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming, and a rigorous academic curriculum designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners, and strong leaders. PRCS believes in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students have the opportunity to reach high academic success, utilizing project-based learning and high-quality instruction. Teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. The curriculum is designed to help students grow as learners and citizens, building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills. Each core subject teacher at Paul Robeson is responsible for a single content area, grade level, and a maximum roster of 75 students to foster strong student relationships and prioritize deep content expertise. All teachers receive extensive preparation and collaborative planning time, along with regular support and coaching from a departmentalized leadership team. All staff members are considered critical players in decision-making processes and have the opportunity to influence the overall direction of the school.

Requirements

Outstanding instructional skills and data-driven approach to instructional planning
Mastery and enthusiasm for content/subject area
The ability to motivate students and cultivate a culture of achievement
A belief that ALL students should be held to high academic standards
Resilience and professionalism
Commitment to school transformation and continuous improvement
Open 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
Must hold or be actively working to obtain NJ teacher certification within the first year of employment and completed by the second year

Responsibilities

Plan and provide excellent instruction, making every minute count in your classroom
Develop detailed lesson plans, materials, homework assignments, and assessments based on state standards and school-wide goals for student achievement
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 hold students accountable using school-wide systems
Engage with family members regularly and participate in school-wide family engagement activities including phone calls to family members and school-based meetings with families
Provide additional academic support to students after school for at least one hour per week
Willing to perform other duties as assigned