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Building Substitute Opportunity (Grades 3-8)
Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Education and Training
Specialty Substitute Teacher
Location 08638 , Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/11/24
Paul Robeson Charter School (PRCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Trenton in grades 3-8. The mission of Paul Robeson CS is to provide a personalized education that challenges, inspires and prepares students to passionately pursue their dreams & lead a life of active civic engagement. PRCS inspires and equips every student to lead a life of achievement, service and success. Our structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming and rigorous academic curriculum are designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners and strong leaders - regardless of circumstance.
We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful.
Opportunity
PRCS is seeking a passionate and hardworking Long-Term Building Substitute (Grades 3-8) join the PRCS family for the rest of this school year. The person in this role will be covering a 5th grade Social Studies class for the next 2 months.
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 students 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.

Qualifications and Skills

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.

Educational Background and Work Experience

Experience driving student achievement results;
Bachelors degree in Education or a related field;
Must hold or be actively working to obtain NJ teacher certification.

The Rewards

Competitive salary and benefits package;
Extensive teacher preparation time;
Professional collaboration with grade and content teams;
Weekly coaching and ongoing professional development;
Google Education platform for online assignment management;
Opportunity to shape and develop curriculum.

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

General Education Substitute Teachers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One locationHealth insurance