Social Studies Teacher

Middlesex County Stem Charter School Social Studies Teacher

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

Social Studies Teacher Responsibilities Include:

Developing and implementing engaging lessons in Social Studies topics such as history, geography, economics, and civics, tailored to the appropriate grade level and aligns with the NJ State Standard. Use a variety of instructional strategies, including lectures, group activities, projects, and technology integration, to engage students and accommodate different learning styles. Foster a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and an understanding of social systems and historical events. Utilize various assessment methods to monitor student understanding, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instructional strategies as needed. Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages respectful discussion, collaboration, and active learning. Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives. Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and developments in mathematics education.

Essential Duties:

Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership; Accounts for student attendance and punctuality; Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures; Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent; Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication; Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction; Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale; Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Proven communication and instructional strategies; Classroom management skills; Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing; Excellent organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification; NJ Criminal History; Work authorization in the U.S.; Tuberculosis Test; Experience is a plus.

Opportunities:

A tenure track position; NJ state teachers' pension plan (TPAF) enrollment; Tuition reimbursement assistance; Opportunities for extra stipends. Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more.

8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract Salary Starting: $65,000.00 per year