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Preschool Teachers - 2021-2022 School Year

Employer
University Heights Charter School
Location
Newark, NJ, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/ Primary - Grades P-2

  • Date Posted:
    6/9/2021

  • Location:
    UHCS - Lower

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    PRESCHOOL TEACHERS - School Year 2021-2022

    Lower Schoo l

    University Heights Charter School - The mission of University Heights Charter School is to develop each student in grades PreK-8 the character, scholarship, and leadership necessary for success in life, college, and community. Our theory of change to educational excellence in Newark rests on our core beliefs. which lead to our key school features and desired outcomes. Our community is built upon the foundation of our core virtues and expressed in our call and response. Explore the sidebar links to learn more about these key components to our school.

    University Heights Charter School is seeking a Teachers for its Preschool program and grades Kindergarten thru 2nd grade for the 2021-2022 school year.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification; Teacher of Preschool thru Grade 3 and/or Elementary School Teacher Grades K-6
  • Minimum 1-2 years teaching experience with proven results preferred
  • Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Classroom management skills

  • REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

    SUPERVISES: Classroom students

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
  • Implements by instruction and action the School's philosophy of education and the State and School's instructional goals and objectives.
  • Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
  • Develops effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures.
  • Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
  • Assesses pupils in accordance with School testing policy and program, interprets the results and utilizes the information obtained for planning instruction, for reporting student growth and progress, and for improving curriculum.
  • Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
  • Works toward professional growth and meets the role model standards of a professional educator.
  • Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
  • Displays respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
  • Confers, as necessary and/or desirable, with students and parents to foster a constructive student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
  • Accurately maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports within designated time limits.
  • Effectively contributes in a reasonable manner to the overall after school functions and student activities of his/her school unit.
  • Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses material economically.
  • The teacher is responsible to stay up to date in their discipline by partaking of ongoing professional development opportunities from the district, school and beyond such as college courses or symposiums.
  • The teacher should maintain a professional demeanor at all times and be punctual for classroom instruction, staff meetings and all assignments.
  • Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and program of the school in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Trustees.

  • TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Month Contract

    EVALUATIONS: Teachers will be evaluated by the building Principal.

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