Elementary School Science Teaching Opportunity (5th grade) - 2026/27 School Year

Paul Robeson Charter School•Ewing Township, 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 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 curriculum, academic proficiency, and social-emotional development. PRCS seeks a passionate and hardworking Science Teacher for the 2026–27 school year. This teacher will teach 5th grade science. Each core subject teacher is responsible for a single content area and grade level, with a maximum roster of 75 students. Teachers receive extensive preparation and collaborative planning time, as well as regular support and coaching from a departmentalized leadership team. Staff members are considered important participants in decision-making and can influence the school’s direction.

Requirements

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 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 complete certification by the second year.

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 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 regularly with family members and participate in school-wide family engagement activities, including phone calls and school-based family meetings.
Provide students with at least one hour of additional academic support after school per week.
Perform other duties as assigned.