English Teacher / Program Coordinator

To teach English language arts to elementary students in a dual language immersion setting. To coordinate, implement and evaluate all aspects of an inquiry-based program for all students.

Qualifications

  • Have native-level of English.
  • Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and New Jersey Teaching Certification as appropriate (Alternate Route candidates will be considered).
  • Be highly qualified as defined by NCLB.
  • Have successful teaching experience in a classroom setting.
  • Demonstrate a passion for working with children.
  • The candidate will be a specialist in inquiry-based curriculum framework, with proper training and/or senior-level teaching experience at a school implementing an inquiry-based program.

    Responsibilities

  • Adhere to PIACS mission, goals, and educational philosophy.
  • Develop lesson plans that ensure the attainment of state learning standards and deliver effective, high-quality, rigorous instruction in English Language Art in the first and second grade classes.
  • Plan with Head of School (if appropriate) on a regular basis.
  • Participate actively in curriculum development; design and develop relevant materials.
  • Possess a high level of technological understanding and a willingness to take advantage of professional development opportunities in the area of technology and assessment, as well as immersion education and related areas.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and attend all staff meetings.
  • Participate in developing and meeting the goals of an individualized professional development plan.
  • Plan with core teachers and specialist teachers to create materials for an inquiry-based program.
  • Establish a good working relationship with other teaching professionals for integration of best practices into the classroom and the curriculum.
  • Differentiate instruction to best meet the needs of all students.
  • Develop long and short-term planning addressing the needs of individual students.
  • Develop and use a variety of assessments that effectively, holistically and frequently measure student’s progress.
  • Maintain adequate records of student achievement and behavioral performance and complete report card promptly as scheduled.
  • Communicate regularly with parents, particularly with parents who don’t speak English to provide guidance and/or reassurance about achievement of academic goals, linguistic benchmarks, etc.
  • Be available and prepared for Parent-Teacher Conferences, parent/student orientations and other events.
  • Respond to parent concerns effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Value and promote peaceful conflict resolution and creative and authentic problem solving.
  • Implement the school-wide behavior policies in the classroom and throughout the school.
  • Plan and chaperone field trips that support the curriculum as well as invite specialists and/or experts to come in to give presentations that enrich the units of inquiry.
  • Perform other duties to support the ongoing development of PIACS, as deemed appropriate.

  • Provide and facilitate staff development activities, to coordinate and implement an inquiry-based program.
  • Facilitate the writing of the inquiry-based lesson plans.
  • Supervise the Community Service component.
  • Attend regional and national conferences when needed.
  • Communicate regularly with Head of School regarding the inquiry-based program.
  • Coordinate presentations made to the Board of Trustees.
  • Assist in the hiring, training and scheduling of new teachers with regards to inquiry-based experience.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.