Science (Biology) Teacher

Overview

Empowerment Academy Charter School is hiring Science Teachers for the Middle School for the upcoming year and beyond. CERTIFIED TEACHERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING BONUS. A $7,500 bonus is available for teachers with a Science certificate issued by the NJDOE.

Base pay range

$69,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

Hours

7 : 15-3 : 45

Base Salary SY25 / 26

$69,000-89,000

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OUR SCHOOL

Empowerment Academy is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. Empowerment has 3 of its own campuses, and BelovED is our "sister school." We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.

WE VALUE OUR FACULTY

At Empowerment Academy, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty :

• Faculty members are among the highest paid in New Jersey compared with peers with similar experience.
• We strive for academic success while supporting teachers with professional development and a sustainable workload.

TEACHER SUPPORTS

Teachers are part of a school-wide team and receive career-long coaching and professional development. They work with peers in professional learning communities, and partner with a range of specialists to meet scholars' diverse needs.

Examples of such teacher supports include :

Requirements

Candidates MUST EITHER hold a New Jersey Department of Education CE, CEAS, Limited CE, or Standard Certificate in a K-12 Science, OR hold Elementary Certification with a Middle School Science (5-8) endorsement. A K-6 Certificate with a strong Science background may be considered.

Charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) with pension credits transferable from traditional public schools. Additional benefits include :

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Job function

Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Full-time

Additional opportunities exist for related roles and openings (e.g., Science Teacher positions in nearby areas).

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Note

This description reflects information available for the role and is not a guarantee of future openings.

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