What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Studies Teacher - Middle School position at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School?
About CJCP
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:
USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016
NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018
US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024
National charter School, 2020
College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024
College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024
Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022
100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024
100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011
The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.
Hiring for School Year 2025-2026
Social Studies Teacher
Responsibilities Include:
- Developing and implementing engaging lessons in Social Studies topics such as history, geography, economics, and civics, tailored to the appropriate grade level and aligns with the NJ State Standard.
- Use a variety of instructional strategies, including lectures, group activities, projects, and technology integration, to engage students and accommodate different learning styles.
- Foster a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking, responsible citizenship, and an understanding of social systems and historical events.
- Utilize various assessment methods to monitor student understanding, provide constructive feedback, and adjust instructional strategies as needed.
- Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages respectful discussion, collaboration, and active learning.
- Work closely with fellow teachers, support staff, and administrators to enhance instructional practices and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and developments in mathematics education.
Essential Duties:
- Communicates responsibly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and school leadership;
- Accounts for student attendance and punctuality;
- Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures;
- Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities;
Additional Responsibilities:
- Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent;
- Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communication;
- Integrates appropriate technology into classroom instruction;
- Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale;
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proven communication and instructional strategies;
- Classroom management skills;
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing;
- Excellent organizational skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
- Valid NJ CE, CEAS, or Standard Teacher Certification;
- NJ Criminal History;
- Work authorization in the U.S.;
- Tuberculosis Test;
- Experience is a plus.
Opportunities at CJCP:
- A tenure track position;
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
- NJ state teachers’ pension plan enrollment;
- Tuition reimbursement assistance;
- Paid professional development opportunities;
- Paid time off;
- Opportunities for extra stipends.
Benefits consist of Health/Vision/Dental insurance, Flexible spending account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and more
8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000
