JOB OPENING: MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Saint James School, National Blue Ribbon School (2024), is a co-ed, Catholic elementary school located in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. We serve approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K (3 year olds) through eighth. We are proud to have been providing a nurturing, safe, and faith-filled environment where our students are challenged to be their best for 60 years.
We are looking for a master of the mathematical craft who views instruction as a narrative of discovery. The ideal candidate will possess the pedagogical agility to bridge foundational concepts with advanced algebraic reasoning, ensuring that every student is both challenged and supported
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation from professional sources, and relevant certifications, to Suzanne Socha, principal at Suzanne Socha.
Required Knowledge/Abilities include:
- Craft standards-based, coherent lesson and unit structures that prioritize clarity, sequence, and alignment.
- Execute well-structured lessons that maintain a rigorous yet accessible momentum, ensuring all instructional outcomes are met within the academic calendar.
- Design and implement diverse formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress “early and often” using this data to adjust instruction in real-time.
- Maintain accurate records and adhere to all administrative deadlines for lesson planning, grading, and parent communication.
- Ability to teach PreAlgebra and Algebra I concepts.
- Understanding high school expectations with a goal of properly preparing students for high school mathematics (Algebra I or Geometry).
- Members of the Catholic faith are preferred.
Duties include:
- Design and deliver high impact, engaging lessons that demystify complex mathematical concepts while adhering strictly to the NJ and diocesan curriculum guidelines.
- Provide timely, meaningful feedback on classwork and assessments to facilitate student growth; maintain a grading cadence that ensures students and parents are always informed of academic progress.
- Systematically analyze formative and summative data to identify learning gaps, implement tiered instructional strategies to ensure all students reach/exceed proficiency.
- Cultivate a structured, vibrant learning environment rooted in mutual respect and the school’s Catholic mission, where students feel empowered to take intellectual risks.
- Engage proactively with the Middle school team and administration to align vertical curriculum goals and support school-wide initiatives.
- Maintain a high standard of professional correspondence with families, ensuring that all outreach is proactive, clear, and documented.
- Perform duties such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations.
- Actively participate in marketing and student recruiting activities as necessary.
- Perform special projects, during and after school hours, and other duties as assigned.
- Read and comply with the SJS Faculty Handbook, the SJS Parent-Student Handbook, and other manuals and procedures documents.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
- Valid New Jersey Teaching Certification (or immediate eligibility) and a proven track record of designing rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum that inspires student confidence.
- Exceptional self-management skills, with a demonstrated ability to maintain a predictable instructional pace, meet all professional deadlines, and provide transparent academic data to stakeholders.
- A commitment to the values of Catholic education and the ability to integrate faith and character development into the daily life of the classroom.
Total Rewards & Professional Environment
As a Full-Time faculty member at Saint James School, you will join a culture that treats educators as true professionals. We are committed to a compensation model that reflects the expertise required to maintain our National Blue Ribbon standards.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary scale that is highly competitive within the regional Catholic school landscape, designed to attract and retain premier teaching talent.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Employees receive a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with retirement planning options.
- A Culture of Excellence: Our students are known for being motivated, high-achieving, and respectful. This positive student culture allows teachers to focus on high-level instruction and meaningful mathematical discovery.
- Investment in Growth: We prioritize the professional development of our staff, providing the tools and resources necessary for continued pedagogical mastery and leadership.