Elementary School Assistant Teacher
Schedule
Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm
Salary
$55,000 annually
What is the opportunity?
At Foundation Academies, we are dedicated to preparing our scholars for success in college and beyond by fostering independence, creativity, and leadership. As an educator, you'll have the opportunity to shape the minds of students who are eager to learn and grow. Are you passionate about using innovative teaching strategies to inspire critical thinking and cultural awareness? Do you have a proven track record of delivering impactful instruction in an urban setting? If you’re committed to equipping students with the skills they need to excel academically and lead purpose-filled lives, then you’re the perfect fit for our team. Join us and be a part of the change!
What is in it for you?
- Merit-based pay increases annually
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount
- Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
- Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
- Regular strategic professional development and coaching
- Career advancement opportunities
- Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
- Windows-based laptop
- Regular team-building activities and outings
- 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
- 30 paid holiday observances
- A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students
What will you be doing?
- Maintaining and Organizing Materials and Equipment: Manage supplies and equipment, ensuring that students have access to the necessary materials and resources
- Mastery of Content Knowledge: Demonstrate deep understanding of the subject matter and effectively communicate that knowledge to students
- Participation in School and Organization-Wide Family Events: Engage in community-building efforts within the school and broader organization
- Provided Individual and Group Instruction: Design and deliver instruction to meet the individual needs of students and engage them in active learning
- Classroom Culture: Model how to be a contributing community member by consistently demonstrating the characteristics of an FA employee with high levels of emotional intelligence and strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster a sense of belonging and high performance in the classroom
- Instructional Model: Create a structured and progressive learning experience for scholars of different ages and skill levels, developing and delivering standards-aligned lessons
What do we require from you?
- 2+ years working in an urban education setting preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
- NJ Substitute Teaching Certification or eligibility for NJ certification in [insert content]
- Must have a track record of measurable success and achievement
- Welcomes the challenge to grow, learn, and improve in a collaborative environment
- Committed to serving our scholar population in an anti-discriminatory learning environment
Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide:
- Unofficial transcripts
- Evidence of certification/eligibility
- 3 professional references
Hired candidates are responsible for the following:
- Official transcripts
- Criminal clearance (fingerprinting)
- Medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing)
Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across four schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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