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Job Description To be considered for this role, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree before starting first day of work with Success Academy - a background in education is not required. Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 59 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Are you passionate, driven, and looking for an intellectually charged environment where you can make an impact? As a teacher in New York City’s top-performing network of K-12 charter schools, you will join a team of professionals committed to teaching and preparing children from low-income neighborhoods to be self-assured thinkers and leaders, capable of exploring and debating sophisticated ideas, and ready for college and whatever they set their sights on. A background in education is not required. At Success Academy, we provide you with extensive training and a proven curriculum so you can focus on working with your students instead of building lesson plans. As we move rapidly toward our most ambitious years yet, we are looking for great minds with the drive to develop exceptional leadership skills, the collaborative spirit to elevate our learning community, and the passion to put their knowledge to work for profound social impact on behalf of children. Career Advancement and Skill Development: Success Academy gives you unparalleled opportunities to gain valuable professional skills and advance rapidly with leadership opportunities available both in the classroom and outside. As a teacher at Success you will: * Sharpen your communication skills and develop strong, meaningful relationships with students, their families, and your peers and mentors. * Become a highly skilled problem solver able to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom. * Learn to assess and analyze data to chart your students’ growth and achievement, and tailor your own teaching methods accordingly. * Engage in professional development opportunities with school leaders to benefit from targeted, in-the-moment feedback and coaching to improve your performance. * Have the opportunity to grow as a leader and ultimately a leader of the entire grade team. There are also opportunities to enter our school leadership track as an assistant principal as well as to transition to our network office. Minimum Qualifications: * A bachelor’s degree before your first day of work with Success Academy * A rigorous and relevant academic major (i.e, biology, history, chemistry, economics, physics, English, mathematics, engineering) * Ability to work in person in New York City ($2500 stipend for qualified relocations) * Supervise a classroom of 20+ students What We Look For: * Drive for Excellence: You set ambitious goals for yourself and have never been afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them; * Confidence and Presence: You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment; * Passion for Content: You relish literature, science, history, and/or math and independently seek to deepen your knowledge of subjects that interest you; * Planning and Organizational Skills: You have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and are able to plan around competing priorities; * Emotional Intelligence: You have strong instincts for building trusting relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds; * Learner: You are intellectually curious and are motivated to master new skills. You welcome feedback and coaching that will help you achieve your goals; and * Grit and Determination: You are not frustrated by setbacks — you see them as an opportunity for growth. Compensation: Starting From: $65,000.00 Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Privacy Policy: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text message updates from Success Academy regarding your application. Reply STOP to unsubscribe. View our Privacy Policy. Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship. PandoLogic. Keywords: High School Teacher, Location: Newark, NJ - 07102 , PL: 601604365

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description Here is what you need to know: Our school is seeking an awe-inspiring teacher to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team., • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills., • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress., • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques., • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives., • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans., • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings., • Participate in school events, activitiesQualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization. In order to be eligible for hire, all special education teaching candidates must be eligible for a traditional NJ teaching certification - meaning they meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016: Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment: • K-6: 60 Liberal Arts Credits, • 7th and 8th Grade: 60 Liberal Arts Credits –and–, • ELA: 15 ELA Credits, • Math: 15 Math Credits, • Science: 15 Science Credits, • Social Studies: 15 Social Studies Credits, • High School ELA: 30 English Credits, • High School Math: 30 Math Credits, • High School Science:, • Biology: 30 Biology Credits, • Chemistry: 30 Chemistry Credits, • Physics: 30 Physics Credits, • High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: * Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision * Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan * Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions * Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area * Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break * Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers * Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity * A school-issued laptop Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose. #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit . Job Description High School Lead Teacher KIPP New Jersey is looking for a motivated teacher with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed. We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas: • English Language Arts (ELA), • History, • Math: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Calculus, • Science: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, • College and Career Readiness, • Enrichment: Physical Education, Music, Art, Theatre, etc., • Foreign Language: Spanish, • Special Education Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team, • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills, • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress, • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques, • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives, • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans, • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings, • Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.Qualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization., • A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform Certification Requirements In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75 Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 15 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. To learn more, visit . Job Description High School Lead Teacher KIPP New Jersey is looking for a motivated teacher with a track record of molding future leaders in our communities. You are passionate about education and understand the importance of building strong relationships in generating student achievement. You are dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure our students succeed. We are looking for teachers in the following subject areas: • Biology, • Chemistry, • Physics Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with a lot of growth opportunities, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will involve a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team, • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills, • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress, • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques, • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives, • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans, • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings, • Participate in school events, activities and programs both during and outside of regular class instruction hours.Qualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization., • A belief that all students deserve a world class education which can be achieved through education reform Certification Requirements In order to be eligible for hire, all general education teaching candidates must meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 2.75 Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund, provided appropriate teacher certification, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • A school-issued laptop, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Employer paid life insurance #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description Here is what you need to know: Our school is seeking an awe-inspiring teacher to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team., • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills., • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress., • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques., • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives., • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans., • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings., • Participate in school events, activitiesQualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization. In order to be eligible for hire, all special education teaching candidates must be eligible for a traditional NJ teaching certification - meaning they meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016: Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment: • K-6: 60 Liberal Arts Credits, • 7th and 8th Grade: 60 Liberal Arts Credits –and–, • ELA: 15 ELA Credits, • Math: 15 Math Credits, • Science: 15 Science Credits, • Social Studies: 15 Social Studies Credits, • High School ELA: 30 English Credits, • High School Math: 30 Math Credits, • High School Science:, • Biology: 30 Biology Credits, • Chemistry: 30 Chemistry Credits, • Physics: 30 Physics Credits, • High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: * Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision * Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan * Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions * Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area * Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break * Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers * Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity * A school-issued laptop Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose. Eligibility for Certification Signing Bonus - candidates must: • Hold an active New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (ToSD) Certification at the point of hire, • Be hired into a High School Self-Contained Learning Specialist Role, • Be a new external hire who has never worked for KIPP New Jersey #LI-NJ

Job DescriptionCompany Description About KIPP New Jersey KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate students in grades K-12 across 17 schools in Newark and Camden. More than 90% of KIPP New Jersey students currently qualify for free or reduced meals. Job Description Here is what you need to know: Our school is seeking an awe-inspiring teacher to guide our students as they climb the mountain to college and beyond. Our teachers are dynamic leaders both in and outside of their classroom. They love students, working with families and the community they serve. Here’s what you’ll be doing: Joining our schools as a teacher comes with the opportunity for significant growth and development, but with great power comes great responsibility. Your role as a teacher will include a number of responsibilities which will include but are not limited to: • Create, internalize, modify and prepare lesson plans in accordance with academic curriculum, working closely with the grade level team., • Use data to responsively teach to mastery of academic skills., • Work closely with students, families and colleagues to create an environment that is supportive of student progress., • Reinforce a firm foundation for all classes and uphold classroom management techniques., • Help with diagnostic and progress monitoring testing across the school, • Monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies to ensure all students meet the learning objectives., • Update student performance trackers and use data to help guide your lesson plans., • Participate in school, departmental and parent meetings., • Participate in school events, activitiesQualifications Skills and Mindsets • A belief in every student’s limitless potential., • A track record of success in the classroom., • Subject matter expertise., • A demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds., • A collaborative attitude towards teaching and learning., • A record of exceptional student achievement and results at a high-performing charter network/charter management organization. In order to be eligible for hire, all special education teaching candidates must be eligible for a traditional NJ teaching certification - meaning they meet the following criteria (details below): • Hold a valid traditional teaching certification in NJ –or–, • If you graduated after September 2016:, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is ≥ 3.0 –or–, • Have a bachelor’s or master’s GPA on a conferred degree that is between 2.75 and 3.0 AND demonstrate that you have passed all required Praxis exams with a +10% passing score (super scores), • If you graduated before September 2016: Have the appropriate content credits on your transcript for your teaching assignment: • K-6: 60 Liberal Arts Credits, • 7th and 8th Grade: 60 Liberal Arts Credits –and–, • ELA: 15 ELA Credits, • Math: 15 Math Credits, • Science: 15 Science Credits, • Social Studies: 15 Social Studies Credits, • High School ELA: 30 English Credits, • High School Math: 30 Math Credits, • High School Science:, • Biology: 30 Biology Credits, • Chemistry: 30 Chemistry Credits, • Physics: 30 Physics Credits, • High School Social Studies: 30 Social Studies Credits Additional Information KIPP NJ offers competitive salaries to newly hired lead teachers. Salaries are based on prior experience and in accordance with certification requirements. KIPP NJ offers a competitive salary range of $65,000-$103,000+ for teacher positions with additional opportunities for earning up to $7,000 annually in performance-based pay. In addition to a competitive salary, KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following: • Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, • Participation in the New Jersey State Pension Plan, • Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions, • Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area, • Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break, • Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers, • Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity #LI-NJ

Job Description Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring a High School Biology Teacher at Empowerment’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 “sister school.” 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: • Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY;, • Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development. 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’ diverse needs. Examples of such teacher supports include: • Abundant planning periods during the school day;, • A research-based curriculum and supporting curricular materials;, • 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 Teacher certification is required for this role. Candidate must hold a CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard Certificate in “Biological Science” 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’ 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: • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan, • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Training & Development 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. INDINSTRUCTION