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(2019-2020) 7th Grade (Project Lead The Way) Science Teacher

ABOUT ACHIEVERS:

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (Achievers) is New Jersey’s first public charter school designed to get students a STEM-focused associate's degree (or up to 60 college credits) by the time they finish high school. Achievers will launch in the summer of 2018 with its first class of sixth graders, setting them with the unique and challenging opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade. Achievers wants to redefine the middle school and high school experience, enabling students to graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the marketplace and the world beyond.

ACHIEVERS FIT:

Demonstrates a passion for and commitment to Achievers Early College Prep's mission
Thrives in a startup environment (comfort with change and ambiguity, takes initiative)
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
Experience in school(s) which rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and learning as a means to dramatically increase student achievement develop content knowledge and skills (preferred)
Exhibits a laser-focus on rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis
Strong skill in analyzing student work and student data, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, and notion of “I’M ALL IN”
Belief in and alignment with Achievers core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Middle School Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of Achiever’s curriculum and the success of its students. Therefore, Achievers Early College Prep seeks middle school teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a grade level team. Teachers will have and be able to do the following:

Expert in content knowledge in middle school (grades 5-8) Mathematics and Science
Attend Project Lead The Way (PLTW) training and receive certifications to teach our enhanced science curriculum in electronics, robotics and other STEM offerings
Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards
Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards
Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
Collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior
Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree is preferred; and
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an upper elementary or middle school with an underserved population
Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.

(2019-2020) 7th Grade (Project Lead The Way) Science Teacher

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