biology teacher

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools

<div>Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a High School Biology Teacher at Empowerment&rsquo;s High School. This is for the 2025-2026 school year and beyond. We are currently implementing a Critical Need Bonus for certified Science Teachers who successfully join our team of $7,500!
THIS IS FOR AN IMMEDIATE OPENING. WE CAN HONOR YOUR NOTICE PERIOD IF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED, BUT PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF CERTIFIED BY THE NJ DOE. THANK YOU!
Base Salary: $69,000 - $89,000
Competitive Raises Year to Year and Critical Need Bonus!
OUR SCHOOL
Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. Empowerment has 3 of its own campuses, and BelovED is our &ldquo;sister school.&rdquo; We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.
WE VALUE OUR FACULTY
At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty:<ul>
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Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY;</li>
<li>Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development.</li>
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TEACHER SUPPORTS
Teachers at Empowerment Academy are part of a school-wide team. They receive career-long coaching and professional development support from school leaders; work with their peers in professional learning communities (PLCs) to plan lessons and solve problems; and partner with an array of specialists to meet scholars&rsquo; diverse needs.
Examples of such teacher supports include:<ul>
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Abundant planning periods during the school day;</li>
<li>A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials;</li>
<li>High-quality formative assessments, aligned with the curriculum, that help identify when students have not achieved mastery of a skill, concept, or knowledge item; and</li>
<li>Full-time reading and math specialists who tutor students struggling to master an essential skill, and counselors and social workers who help students struggling with non-academic problems.</li>
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Requirements
Teacher certification is required for this role. Candidate must hold a CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard Certificate in &ldquo;Biological Science&rdquo; issued by the NJDOE. Please only apply if certified. Other High School Sciences may be considered.
Benefits
Charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers&rsquo; Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), same as teachers at traditional public schools, and can transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to our school and vice versa. Additional benefits include:<ul>
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li>
<li>Retirement Plan</li>
<li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li>
<li>Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)</li>
<li>Short Term &amp; Long Term Disability</li>
<li>Training &amp; Development</li>
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As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
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Biology Teacher

University Academy Charter High School

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 UACHS seeks a NJ-certified computer teacher to teach general micro-computing (MS Office/GoogleSuite, etc.) and website design. Successful candidates will be expected to foster a dynamic student-centered classroom through engaging and rigorous instruction in any learning setting that develops students' critical thinking and helps them make connections between their learning in school and its application in the outside world. Classes are capped at 20 students per class to enable teachers to give students individual attention, effectively differentiate instruction, and use data to track student progress. Position begins immediately for remainder of 25-26 SY, with opportunity for renewal.
 
 
 Must have NJ Teacher of Computer Science and/or Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology certification or certificate of eligibility. Please send a screenshot of current certifications from the NJDOE website. Out-of-state candidates must have their NJ certification in-process and submit a screenshot of its status from the NJDOE website. Successful candidates must live in New Jersey or be in the process of moving to NJ.
 
 
 Job Type: Full-time
 
 
 Salary: $52,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year
 
 
 
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 COVID-19 Considerations
 
 
 
 Masks and hand sanitizer available throughout the building; UV air filters in every office and classroom.
 
 
 
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 Work Location: In person
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High School Computer Teacher (25-26 SY)

Design and implement engaging, differentiated, interactive instruction that supports all students in developing their reading, writing, language, speaking and listening, and critical thinking skills and prepares them not only for college and careers but also for becoming active, informed members of their community. Create positive, student-centered learning environment that facilitates the completion of goals and objectives of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Position begins immediately for remainder of 25-26 school year, with option for renewal.Must have valid NJ Teacher of English CE or Standard certification. Please submit resume, cover letter, and copy of all relevant NJ certifications.Candidates with OUT-OF-STATE licenses: You MUST have ALREADY applied to the NJDOE for reciprocity and be able to submit a screenshot of your application status to be considered for this position. Candidates must live in New Jersey or be planning to relocate to NJ.Prospective candidates who have not yet applied for NJ certification can do so here: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/. Please do not apply until your application is fully submitted and under review by the NJDOE.Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $52,000.00 - $87,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Teaching Certification (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Jersey City, NJ 07305 (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

High School English Teacher (25-26 SY)

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