World Language Teacher - 2024/2025 (Tenure Track)

Position:                 Full-Time World Language Teacher 

Certification:          World Language

The full-time foreign language teacher provides instruction for K-8 students.  The teacher will also work with the Integrated Arts and Social Studies teachers to coordinate and deliver enriching multi-cultural activities. 

Job Requirements:      

• Valid New Jersey Certification K-6 certification; Valid certification for teacher of foreign language
• Demonstrated organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• New Jersey residency. 

Performance Responsibilities:

• Plans, in accordance with established procedures both a program of study and lessons which are consistent with the approved course of study and which meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Implements by instruction and action the School's philosophy of education and the State and School's instructional goals and objectives.
• Ensures satisfactory pupil progress and growth toward stated objectives of instruction.
• Employs instructional method and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives including positive attitudes toward learning.
• Develops effective procedures for the operation and management of the classroom and for following routine school procedures.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate student behavior in the classroom, school building and school grounds and exercises due care for the health, safety and well-being of the students in accordance with the philosophy and rules of the school.
• Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Works toward professional growth and meets the role-model standards of a professional educator.
• Maintains cordial and workable professional and social relationships with other members of the professional and non-professional staff and with students, parents and community members.
• Displays respect towards the rights and feelings of students, thereby encouraging students to develop attitudes of respect for the rights, feelings, opinions and property of others.
• Confers, as necessary and/or desirable, with students and parents to foster a constructive student-teacher and parent-teacher relationship.
• Accurately maintains appropriate student records and submits required reports within designated time limits.
• Effectively contributes in a reasonable manner to the overall after-school functions and student activities of his/her school unit.
• Gives proper attention to the care and protection of school property and uses material economically.
• Adheres to and promotes the philosophy and objectives of the school, the administrative staff and the Board of Education and interprets the policies and program of the school in a positive and constructive manner.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the administrative staff in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Trustees.

Good Attendance Recognition Program

Since 2015 over 3% raise.

Unity offers a merit system that allows teachers to earn up to 5% per year.  

*All benefits are subject to board approval.  Past approval does not constitute future obligation/coverage.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Unity Charter School, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community.  Unity Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

jobs@unitycharterschool.org 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Unity Charter School, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our community.  Unity Charter School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Website:

www.unitycharterschool.org