NJ Certified ELA Teacher 2026-2027 at Achievers Early College Prep

<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 middle school and high school that provides them with the unique opportunity to pursue one of four STEAM pathways </span><strong>(Health Sciences, Digital Media, Audio Engineering and Cisco Computer Networking).</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Students can have access to a program that allows them to earn up to </span><strong>60 college credits, NOCTI credentials and workplace training</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">. AECP is determined to ensure that students can enhance their journey through high school and graduate with </span><strong>content mastery, skills, and experiences </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">that are </span><strong>essential to the current marketplace</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and the world beyond.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong>ACHIEVERS FIT:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrates</span><strong> alignment and commitment </strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">to Achievers Early College Prep's mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Adaptable i</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">n a growing environment; Is</span><strong> flexible</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><strong>solutions-oriented</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Evidence of </span><strong>self-motivation, taking initiatives</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and willingness to be a </span><strong>team player</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience in schools that </span><strong>rely heavily on intervention, literacy, and content knowledge</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as a means to dramatically increase student achievement</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Driven to</span><strong> deliver rigorous instruction by emphasizing student engagement</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> with complex texts, critical thinking, and comprehensive literary analysis</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Exhibits a </span><strong>laser focus on analyzing student work and student data</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">, coupled with a deep </span><strong>commitment to data-driven decision making</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quantifiable</span><strong> track record of outstanding academic results</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Unwavering commitment to feedback, improvement, practice, and notion of “I’M ALL IN!”</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Culturally aware, culturally sensitive, and asset-based thinking</strong></li> </ul> <p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Achievers Early College Prep is excited to grow a team of high school teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration. Teachers in this position be able to do the following:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Expert in content knowledge in English Language Arts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Extensive knowledge of ELA interventions (i.e. guided reading, small group instruction)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience/comfort with online applications to enhance learning</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and implement curriculum and assessments that measure progress towards academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Receptive to weekly coaching and committed to growing and strengthening practice</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;">Implement multiple techniques for increased student engagement and checking for understanding&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Will be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with Google Classroom and virtual meeting platforms</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; Master’s degree is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Teaching experience in an upper elementary, middle, or high school with an underserved population</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Adept interpersonal and communication skills to diverse audiences&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Valid NJ Teacher Certification completed or in progress</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>