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Middle School ESL Teacher (26 - 27 SY)

The Community Charter School of Paterson is seeking an ESL Teacher to join our Middle School for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

• Teaches CCSP curriculum using textbooks, and resources adopted by the Board of Trustees.

• Instruct students to master the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.

• Uses a variety of instruction strategies, such as inquiry, group discussion, lecture, discovery, etc.

• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences to maximize instructional time.

• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior aligned with CCSP-established norms as needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.

• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other staff members in assessing and helping students and parents develop solutions to academic and non-academic challenges that may impact student achievement.

• Participates cooperatively in Professional Learning Communities with faculty, coaches, and school leadership.

• Creates an effective learning environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and centers, aligned with CCSP school-wide norms.

• Evaluates students’ academic and social/emotional growth, maintain appropriate records, utilize student assessment data, and prepare progress reports and report cards.

• Communicates with parents through conferences, approved social media venues, phone calls, and other means to discuss students’ progress and interpret the school program.

• Maintains professional competence through school-based professional development and independent learning activities; actively participates in all CCSP-required professional development.

• Completes and submits required reports.

• Attends and participates in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of CCSP.

• Performs other duties as assigned by CCSP leadership.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND Special Education Endorsement (TSOD) Required

• 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

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

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading—proof of our commitment to academic excellence.

Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements:Bachelor's degree in education or related area from an accredited university
Qualifications:
Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, or CE, P-3 or K-6 AND SpecialEducation Endorsement (TSOD), TEFL Certification Required
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
Evidence of NJ Department of Education certification (CE/CEAS/Provisional/Standard) or out of state certification
Disclaimer Clause: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the CEO or their designee. The Community Charter School of Paterson reserves the right to change job duties as the need arises.