NJ Certified High School Health and PE Teacher (2026-2027)

<p><strong>ABOUT ACHIEVERS:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a course of study in STEM fields and Digital Media Arts following the 8th grade and earn up to 60 college credits, enabling students to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond.</span></p> <p><strong>ACHIEVERS FIT:</strong></p> <ul> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrates a </span><strong>passion for and commitment</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to&nbsp;Achievers Early College Prep's mission</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Thrives in a small-school environment</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (comfort with change and ambiguity, takes initiative)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of s</span><strong>elf-motivation</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and willingness to be a </span><strong>team player</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Experience in school(s) which rely</strong> <strong>heavily on intervention, literacy, and learning</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as a means to dramatically increasing student achievement develop content knowledge and skills (</span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">preferred</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits a </span><strong>laser-focus on rigorous instruction</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Strong skill in analyzing student work and student data</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Unwavering commitment to&nbsp;feedback, improvement, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Belief in and alignment with Achievers core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable!</li> <li><strong>Culturally aware</strong>, <strong>culturally sensitive</strong>, and <strong>asset-based</strong> thinking a MUST!</li> </ul> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expert in content knowledge in Health and PE including flexibility to incorporate non-traditional content such as Yoga. Mindfulness etc</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to create videos for virtual PE instruction (grades 6, 7 and 8)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to post videos and check in with students during advisory&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Able to cover classes as needed</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Flexibility with regard to assignment/re-assignment; i.e. ability to teach small group enrichment classes and offer tutoring support</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">W</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">ill be </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">accountable</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for students’ mastery of academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Essential Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bachelor’s degree is required</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Minimum of (2) years teaching experience in an effective public charter or public school setting</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Valid State Certification (CE, CEAS, Standard)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p> <h3 data-section-id="knjhsg" data-start="4331" data-end="4362"><strong data-start="4335" data-end="4362">Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></h3> <ul data-start="4363" data-end="4594"> <li data-section-id="154svom" data-start="4363" data-end="4423">Salary range (65k - 72k) based on experience and certification</li> <li data-section-id="1syehh6" data-start="4424" data-end="4458">Comprehensive benefits package</li> <li data-section-id="lgff29" data-start="4459" data-end="4522">Instructional coaching and ongoing professional development</li> <li data-section-id="e1z5sm" data-start="4523" data-end="4594">Leadership and growth opportunities within a high-performing school</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p>