ESY Teacher

Job Description

The ESY Teachers of Foundation Academy Charter School plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary or secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop the necessary academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges.

We are looking for two ESY Teachers to join our team.

Reports to: ESY Coordinator

Here's what you'll be doing:

Essential Duties

Learner Mindset

Continuously improve your professional practice through weekly coaching sessions, professional development, and collaborative, data-driven reflection with department and grade-level teams.

A desire to engage in and promote productive struggle

Student Achievement

Use data to plan, teach, and assess mastery of academic skills

Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining

Collaborate with necessary stakeholders to ensure all students are learning in accordance with the requirements of their needs, learning plans and/or accommodations.

Creating a Conducive School and Classroom Learning Environment

Consistently and routinely, throughout the class, ensures class runs systematically, smoothly, and instructional time is maximized

Consistently and routinely, throughout the class, utilizes positive reinforcement as a proactive measure to reinforce and recognize positive behavior and build community that helps learners feel valued and connected with the teacher and their peers

Consistently and routinely look to provide equitable solutions based thinking in the establishment of positive school and classroom culture

Organization and Planning

Create or Engage in whole-school events and tasks, including transitions, family conferences, tutoring, and other activities/duties as needed and assigned by school leadership.

Execute curriculum Uses backwards planning to deliver rigorous and standards aligned instruction

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Establish rapport with learners and families to create on-going informal opportunities to engage and collaborate on the success of the learners.

The ability to communicate in various forms with stakeholders in an emotionally intelligent manner that builds trust, community, and assists in meeting our established goals.

Personal and Professional Responsibility

Models the core values by having a caring disposition and meeting all commitments; doing their part in keeping the community safe by adhering to the established practices and protocols.

Participate in school, departmental and parent events and meetings

Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress

Investing time in the community as a stakeholder and participating in community events.

Qualifications

You posses a valid NJ Instructional Certification

Additional Information:

Start date: 7/8/24

End date: 8/1/24

Salary: $40 per hour

Location: Trenton, NJ