Tchr of Elementary - Sir Isaac Newton Elementary 25-26 (NBOE)

Newark Board of Education • Newark, NJ

247d • $67,000 - $111,625

About The Position

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Teacher of Elementary at Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School. This newly-opened school stimulates students' love for science through project-based learning, engaging them in hands-on experiences in STEM, Architecture, and more. The school will expand to include grades Pre-K through Eight, with graduates attending the prestigious Science Park High School. As a member of the team, you will teach and inspire students to explore their academic and creative potential through applied science, providing input into curriculum design and fostering leadership in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, Certificate of Eligibility (CE), or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
• Possession of a current and valid teaching certificate in Elementary School Teacher (1000), OR Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (1001), OR Preschool through Grade 3 (1013).
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project-based learning environments.
• Familiarity with STEM education practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior for an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time for a balanced program of instruction.
• Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities.
• Supervises out-of-classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupil's needs and cooperates with other professional staff members.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on individual pupil's progress.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• Salary range of $67,000-$111,625.
• Employment period of ten (10) months.
• Union affiliation with Newark Teachers Union (NTU).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees