Teacher English

MPTCS•Newark, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Marion P. Thomas Charter School is to build culturally rich, transformative educational spaces that cultivate successful, lifelong innovators who use their passions, character, and intellect to better themselves, the greater Newark community, and the world beyond. A reliable, trustworthy English teacher who is constantly searching for ways to improve reading culture and student engagement. You should also be able to juggle multiple deadlines, liaise with a number of professionals, and respond well to criticism. To be successful as an English teacher, you should be resilient, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.

Requirements

A 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) in English

Responsibilities

Reading all prescribed novels, poetry, and additional resources to gain a thorough understanding of them before developing lesson plans and curricula.
Collaborating with other English department staff to develop lesson plans, teaching strategies, and interventions.
Preparing students for formal and informal assessments.
Grading tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments, and communicating with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
Organizing guest speakers, literary events, and field trips.
Keeping abreast of current events and incorporating these events and themes into lessons to make them more relevant to students.
Ensuring all curriculum, school, and state requirements are met.
Assessing student needs and providing support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
Using technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping.
Expanding teacher networks and participating in workshops, lectures, and other learning opportunities.
Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning all assigned students' academic and behavioral progress.
Performs other duties as assigned