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Great Oaks Legacy Charter School · 3 months ago

High School Science Teacher (SY 25 - 26)

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark, NJ, seeking dynamic educators to join their team as a High School Science Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. The role involves preparing students for college success through rigorous instruction, maintaining high expectations, and fostering a positive classroom environment.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrating solid knowledge and understanding of the content matter

Establishing, communicating, and demanding high expectations for student learning, and quality of work

Using a multitude of instructional strategies and activities that are academically rigorous and highly engaging

Executing detailed lesson plans mapped to a year-long academic plan to address learning needs

Constantly working to respond to the students’ learning needs

Consistently sending the message that this work is important, that the student can do it, and that you will not give up on a student

Track and analyze student data to identify student learning needs and set ambitious, attainable goals for student progress

Planning and implementing strategies to achieve targets related to student learning outcomes

Working collaboratively with the School Director and other teachers to develop and revise curriculum based on assessment data

Building relationships with students that demonstrate an open concern and a sense of responsibility for students’ academic and personal growth

Maintaining an efficient, respectful and positive tone in your classroom

Utilizing time to maximize student learning and communicating a constant, tangible sense of urgency

Ensuring that all students are on task at all times during a lesson

Clearly enforcing and emphasizing school rules, values and expectations

Supervising students during lunch and transition periods

Utilizing your skills, talents, and effort to contribute to student and school success

Independently assuming additional responsibilities when necessary and demonstrating leadership

Making frequent phone calls, keeping parents informed of successes and struggles

Maintaining an orderly school culture

Attending professional development sessions

Other duties that may be necessary to fulfill the mission of the school

Qualification

Content knowledge masteryClassroom managementCurriculum developmentTeaching experienceNJ DOE certificationBelief in student successRelentless work ethic

Required

Relentless work ethic

Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful

Bachelor's degree from a competitive college or university. GPA must meet minimum requirements for NJ DOE certification

Demonstrated mastery of content knowledge and ability to drive student growth

Extremely strong classroom management abilities

Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification

Preferred

Prior teaching experience in an urban No Excuses school setting strongly preferred

Experience developing curriculum or potential to lead curricular development is strongly preferred

Benefits

Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.

Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.

Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.

Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.

Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.

Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.

Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.

Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

Company

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative public charter school in Newark NJ, educating 2100+ students from Pre-K to 12th grade, on seven campuses.

Founded in 1999