What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-language Learner (ML) Teacher position at Middlesex County STEM Charter School?
About MCSCS
Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 8th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards.
The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students’ interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.
Hiring for School Year 2024-2025
Multi-language Learner (ML) Teacher
Responsibilities Include:
- Designing and delivering instructional programs that cater the linguistic and culture needs of multilingual learners.
- Creating lesson plans that integrate language development with core subject matter.
- Evaluating students’ language abilities through regular assessments to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies.
- Incorporating cultural awareness into language instruction to enrich students' understanding and appreciation of diverse backgrounds.
- Working closely with general education teachers, school leaders, and families to analyze student progress, adapt teaching strategies, and ensure that accommodations and modifications are effectively implemented.
- Engage in ongoing professional growth opportunities to stay current with educational best practices and curriculum developments in multilingual 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 in ELL, ESL, or ML;
- NJ Criminal History;
- Work authorization in the U.S.;
- Tuberculosis Test;
- Experience is a plus.
Opportunities at MCSCS:
- A tenure track position;
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost;
- NJ pension plan
- 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 $61,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $61,000
